 | Term | Definition |
| |
Hebrews 11:1 |
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see |
| |
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. |
| |
How did they show their faith? |
By offering sacrifices on God's altar. |
