It begins with the famous definition of faith in 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

True, godly faith is defined as trust, relying on God when looking to the future, and obeying even when we don't fully understand all details.

The writer of Hebrews begins his example list with a two-part definition of faith: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do ...

22 мая 2013 г. · Expository study of Hebrews: Faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality, of gaining God's approval, and of understanding the origin ...

First, faithfulness is holding fast to the promises of God. God had promised Sarah and Abraham countless descendants and a land that God would reveal to them.

1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.

Faith is not a bare belief or intellectual understanding. It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to.

2 янв. 2022 г. · Hear now the word of the Lord from Hebrews 11:1-3. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

The context, as we begin chapter eleven, is that the author has been encouraging the Hebrews not to bail out on their faith in Christ. He quoted the Lord, ...

1 июн. 1997 г. · Let's read the text (Hebrews 11:1-3): Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.