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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:1

Faith and Assurance · Hebrews 11:1–3
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Translations

Modern
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Traditional
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Literal
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not being seen.
Latin
Est autem fides sperandarum substantia rerum, argumentum non apparentium.

Original

Greek
English
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Notes

Hebrews 11:1

  • Before sharing examples, the author explains faith: It means acting on what God has shown about his will and character.

  • Our faith is based on the reality that God keeps his promises.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Genesis 1:1–2 John 1:1–5

Glossary

Assurance Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Faith Hebrews, Letter to the Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance

Topics

Answered Prayers Becoming Weak Believing in Yourself Evolution Faith in God Faith in Jesus Faith is the Evidence of Things not Seen Faith is the Substance of Things Hoped For Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Keeping the Faith King James Lack of Faith Losing Faith Mustard Seed Quantum Physics Reality Sadness Sight Strongholds The Lack of Faith Trusting and Believing Trusting in the Lord Walking by Faith