Hebrews 11 Overview
The fact that Christ is a superior Person (Heb. 1–6) and that He exercises a superior Priesthood (Heb. 7–10) ought to encourage us to put… Read More »Hebrews 11 Overview
Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11:30-40– The Few, the Many, and the Vindication of Faith
Faith caused God’s people to win battles, endure persecution, and anticipate the life beyond. Joshua led his people to circle Jericho for seven days in… Read More »Hebrews 11:30-40– The Few, the Many, and the Vindication of Faith
Hebrews 11:23-29– The Faith of Moses
Moses was fortunate to have believing parents. For them to hide their baby son from the authorities was certainly an act of faith. Exodus 2… Read More »Hebrews 11:23-29– The Faith of Moses
Hebrews 11:17-22– The Ancestors of Israel
A new movement, the author’s exposition of the life of faith, begins here. In a multiplicity of varied experiences, faith remains the constant factor by… Read More »Hebrews 11:17-22– The Ancestors of Israel
Hebrews 11:8-16 – The Faith of Abraham and Sarah
The emphasis in this section is on the promise of God and His plans for the nation of Israel (Heb. 11:9, 11, 13, 17). The… Read More »Hebrews 11:8-16 – The Faith of Abraham and Sarah
Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Chapters 11 and 12—the final major portion of the epistle—establishes a call to respond in the only appropriate way, namely, by faith, to the realities… Read More »Hebrews 11:1-7 – The Description of Faith
Salvation in the Old Testament – Was faith in Christ necessary?
In the previous post we introduced the question about what did salvation in the Old Testament look like and was faith in Jesus needed to… Read More »Salvation in the Old Testament – Was faith in Christ necessary?