Faith — Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11:1-6 · Berean Standard Bible
'Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.' The Bible's own definition of faith, and why it is the thing that pleases God most.
1Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
2This is why the ancients were commended.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
5By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
6And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
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