John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Ver. 6. But without faith ] That is, without Christ, in whom the Father is well pleased, John 14:6 . For he that cometh to God ] sc. Forma pauperis, that cometh a begging to him in the sense of his own utter indigence, as Jacob’s sons came to Joseph, and as the Egyptians hard bestead came to him, saying, "We will not hide it... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Hebrews 11:6
Hebrews 11:6Without faith it is impossible to please HimThe nature and importance of faithI.THIS NATURE OF FAITH IN GENERAL. NOW the term, faith, “expresses a confidence or persuasion of the truth of anything not self-evident, received upon the testimony of another.” To have faith in the subjects of human testimony, requires a certain comprehension of the nature of the subjects, and a confidence in the credibility of the testimony under which those subjects are presented to our knowledge.... read more