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Feb 23, 2023 · Working from the same essential principle, the writer of Hebrews reminds readers that faith is “the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). The term translated “evidence” is the Greek word elengchos, which often refers to an argument or a case being made. Faith is an argument for that which is not yet seen.
Apr 26, 2018 · “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). We are in agreement that your article does not provide sufficient evidence to justify the Christian faith, and I recognize that this was not your intention; however, the hermeneutical game you are playing is a misrepresentation of the biblical definition of faith.
Jan 4, 2022 · When we are in Christ, we have the assurance that we are kept by Him. Jesus Himself prayed for us in John 17:11 that the Father would "protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one." Again in verse 15, He prayed, "keep them from the evil one." In John 10:27-29, Jesus said, "My sheep listen ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because faith is the avenue by which we come to God and trust Him for our salvation. In His infinite goodness, God provides the very thing we need to draw near to Him: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).
Hebrews 11:1.Knowing that the believing Hebrews had been, and still were exposed to persecution on account of the gospel, and fearing lest they should be thereby cast down, and moved from their steadfastness, the apostle had endeavoured to support them in their adherence to Christ and his cause by suggesting the declaration whereby the prophet Habakkuk had directed and encouraged the Jews on ...
Feb 7, 2012 · The meaning here in Heb 11:1 is most often given as “realization” or “reality.”. Or as Louw and Nida comment, faith is “that which provides the basis for trust and reliance – trust, confidence, assurance.”. The NIV’s “sure” tries to combine these meanings, the substance of hope is the thing that gives one confidence that the ...
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Introduction. God defined faith as “the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). There is an important reason why this is faith’s definition. We only need faith when we can’t see something for ourselves. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2Cor. 5:7). All that we see and experience ourselves is considered knowledge by direct ...
