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Selma: Faith Seeing the Beloved Community - Progressive (Hebrews 11:1-6)

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Dr. King and the marchers had "assurance of things hoped for"—the Beloved Community they couldn't yet see. They had "conviction of things not seen"—equality that Jim Crow denied. Progressive theology reads Hebrews 11 as faith that envisions a better world and acts accordingly. The "faith hall of fame" includes those who didn't receive what was promised but saw it from afar (11:13). Faith isn't passive acceptance but active hope that organizes, marches, and works for the world God intends. Faith sees the promised land while still in exile.

Topics & Themes

visionBeloved Communityactive hopeworking forseeing ahead

Scripture References

Hebrews 11:1-6Hebrews 11:13

Emotional Tone

hopeconvictionanticipation

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