πίστις (Pistis): Faith

Reformed Thinking · Oct 17, 2025 · 35m · transcript

Deep Dive into πίστιςThe concept of pistis ($\pi\acute{\iota}\sigma\tau\iota\varsigma$) is understood simultaneously in three ways: as an ethical virtue, a personal attitude of reliance, and an objective body of content (doctrine).First, pistis functions as a virtue, denoting objective reliability, trustworthiness, or faithfulness. This quality can describe God’s commitment or integrity, and it is listed alongside other moral traits like love, endurance, and gentleness. This use stresses loyalty and sincerity, indicating the state of being someone in whom confidence can be placed.Second…