- 2: This is what the ancients we commended for.
- 3.: By 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.
- 4.: By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks , even though he is dead.
- 5.: By faith Enoch was taken for this life, so that he did not experience 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.
- 6.: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
- Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
- How did they show their faith?: By offering sacrifices on God's altar.