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Hebrews 11:1 · WEB
1Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
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Spiritual Insight: Forgiveness - Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to contemplate the profound mystery of forgiveness, I am drawn to the truth of *Hebrews 11:1*, which speaks of faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Forgiveness...
Scriptural Insight: Comfort - Application
In a world swirling with uncertainty, where the news often feels like a relentless storm, the promise of comfort stands as a lighthouse guiding us through the fog. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that faith is the assurance of things hoped...
Theological Perspective: Justification - Church Context
In the heart of our faith, we find a powerful truth in Hebrews 11:1, where we read that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” This passage serves as a profound lens through...
Theological Perspective: Irony - Teaching Material
In the rich tapestry of our faith, there lies a profound intersection between irony and Christian theology that beckons us to engage with the world in transformative ways. Reflecting on Hebrews 11:1, we are reminded that "faith is the assurance...
Modern Examples of Eschatology - Quote
Throughout history, countless believers have grappled with the question of what lies ahead. In our modern world, where uncertainty looms like a heavy fog, the study of eschatology—our understanding of the end times—presents both challenges and remarkable opportunities for those...
Biblical Foundation for History - Commentary
In the swirling tides of our contemporary world, where history often feels like an unpredictable storm, the words of Hebrews 11:1 resound with a profound clarity: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not...
Theological Perspective: Justification - Commentary
As we stand at the intersection of Justification and our lived faith, we are reminded of the profound truth found in Hebrews 11:1, which tells us that "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not...
Spiritual Insight: Comfort
Dear Heavenly Father, As I sit quietly in your presence today, I am drawn to the profound words of Hebrews 11:1, which remind us that “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” In...
Spiritual Insight: Forgiveness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in Your presence today, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound gift of forgiveness. Hebrews 11:1 tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”...
The Sixth Sense: I See Dead People (2 Kings 6:16-17)
In the film *The Sixth Sense*, we meet a young boy named Cole Sear, who lives in a world that is both haunting and isolating. He possesses an extraordinary ability that causes him to see what most people cannot: the...
Biblical Wisdom for Irony - Application
In a world that often feels like a grand stage of irony—where the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper—we find ourselves grappling with profound questions about faith. Hebrews 11:1 offers a guiding light: “Now faith is the assurance of things...
Biblical Wisdom for Irony - Commentary
In a world saturated with irony, where the unexpected often collides with our most profound expectations, the words of Hebrews 11:1 resonate with an urgency that cannot be ignored: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction...
Prayerful Work
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to consider the work You’ve woven into the fabric of my life, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction...
Children of Men: When There Is No Future (Romans 8:24-25)
In the film *Children of Men*, we are thrust into a world ravaged by despair, where the echoes of laughter from children have faded into a haunting silence for eighteen long years. Cities lie in ruin, overrun by the shadows...
The Gospel Perspective - Application
In the heart of Hebrews 11:1, we encounter a profound declaration: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." This passage resonates deeply in our contemporary world, where uncertainty often looms larger than...
What Scripture Says About Reconciliation - Commentary
In our rapidly changing world, the call to Reconciliation can often feel daunting, yet it is also an incredible opportunity for those of us who follow Christ. Hebrews 11:1 offers profound insight: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped...
The Gospel Perspective - Reflection
In a world often dominated by uncertainty and distraction, the words of Hebrews 11:1 resonate like a clarion call: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” This passage invites us into a...
Charles Ryrie on Faith and Prophetic Hope - Dispensational (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith embraces God's prophetic promises. The 'things hoped for' include Israel's restoration, Christ's return, the millennial kingdom. Faith's evidence is Scripture itself—God's revealed plan. We bel
St. Maximus the Confessor on Faith and Theosis - Orthodox (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith is the beginning of theosis—participation in divine life. The 'substance' is the seed of divine life planted in us; the 'evidence' is the foretaste of deification. By faith we begin to see as G
Howard Thurman on Faith That Sustains Through Night - Black Church (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith was the substance that sustained the enslaved when hope seemed impossible. They believed in what they could not see: freedom, dignity, justice. Their faith was evidence itself—proof that God wa
St. Thomas Aquinas on Faith and Intellect - Catholic (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith is an act of the intellect assenting to divine truth at the command of the will moved by grace. The 'substance' is the beginning of eternal life in us; the 'evidence' is that which makes the un
John Wesley on Faith That Works - Wesleyan (Hebrews 11:1)
"True faith—the faith that is substance and evidence—is a living faith that works through love. It is not mere assent but active trust that transforms life. The faith defined in Hebrews 11 is the fait
Jim Wallis on Faith That Hopes for Justice - Progressive (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for—and what we hope for shapes our faith. We hope for justice, for equity, for the beloved community. Faith is not escape from the world but confidence that Go
Smith Wigglesworth on Faith That Moves Mountains - Pentecostal (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith is the SUBSTANCE—not wishful thinking but solid reality! When you believe, you have it NOW, not just in the future! Faith is evidence that CONVINCES before you see. Dare to believe God for the