Hebrews 11:8 (ESV) 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Paul once referred to Abraham as,” the father of all who believe…” It is obvious, therefore, that we should […]

Hebrews 11:7 (ESV) 7By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear con-structed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. The story of Noah gives us a classic example of an […]

Hebrews 11:5 (ESV) 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. What kind of faith do you have? This is an incredibly significant question. The kind of […]

Hebrews 11:4 (ESV) 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. What kind of faith did Abel have? He had the kind that leads to righteousness. […]