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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:1

1. Description of the great things which faith (in its widest sense: not here restricted to faith in the Gospel sense) does for us. Not a full definition of faith in its whole nature, but a description of its great characteristics in relation to the subject of Paul's exhortation here, namely, to perseverance. substance, c.—It substantiates promises of God which we hope for, as future in fulfilment, making them present realities to us. However, the Greek is translated in Hebrews 3:14,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:2

2. For—So high a description of faith is not undeserved; for . . . [ALFORD]. by it—Greek, "in it": in respect to . . . in the matter of," it, "or, as Greek more emphatically, "this." the elders—as though still living and giving their powerful testimony to the reasonableness and excellence of faith ( :-). Not merely the ancients, as though they were people solely of the past; nay, they belong to the one and the same blessed family as ourselves (Hebrews 11:39; Hebrews 11:40). "The elders," whom... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:3

3. we understand—We perceive with our spiritual intelligence the fact of the world's creation by God, though we see neither Him nor the act of creation as described in Genesis 1:1-31. The natural world could not, without revelation, teach us this truth, though it confirms the truth when apprehended by faith ( :-). Adam is passed over in silence here as to his faith, perhaps as being the first who fell and brought sin on us all; though it does not follow that he did not repent and believe the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:4

4. more excellent sacrifice—because offered in faith. Now faith must have some revelation of God on which it fastens. The revelation in this case was doubtless God's command to sacrifice animals ("the firstlings of the flock") in token of the forfeiture of men's life by sin, and as a type of the promised bruiser of the serpent's head (Genesis 3:15), the one coming sacrifice: this command is implied in God's having made coats of skin for Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:21): for these skins must have... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:5

5. Faith was the ground of his pleasing God; and his pleasing God was the ground of his translation. translated— (Genesis 5:22; Genesis 5:24). Implying a sudden removal (the same Greek as in Genesis 5:24- :) from mortality without death to immortality: such a CHANGE as shall pass over the living at Christ's coming (1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Corinthians 15:52). had this testimony—namely of Scripture; the Greek perfect implies that this testimony continues still: "he has been testified of." pleased... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:6

6. without—Greek, "apart from faith": if one be destitute of faith (compare Romans 14:23). to please—Translate, as ALFORD does, the Greek aorist, "It is impossible to please God at all" (Romans 14:23- :). Natural amiabilities and "works done before the grace of Christ are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ; yea, rather, for that they are not done as God hath willed them to be done, we doubt not but they have the nature of sin" [Article XIII, Book of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1

Essentially faith is confidence that things yet future and unseen will happen as God has revealed they will. This is the basic nature of faith. Hebrews 11:1 describes faith rather than defining it."This word hypostasis ["assurance," NASB] has appeared twice already in the epistle. In Ch. Hebrews 1:3 the Son was stated to be the very image of God’s hypostasis; in Ch. Hebrews 3:14 believers are said to be Christ’s associates if they hold fast the beginning of their hypostasis firm to the end. In... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1-7

1. Faith in the Antediluvian Era 11:1-7The writer began by stating three facts about faith. These are general observations on the nature of faith, some of its significant features. He then illustrated God’s approval of faith with examples from the era before the Flood. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1-13

IV. THE PROPER RESPONSE 11:1-12:13"In chapter Hebrews 10:22-25 there were three exhortations, respectively to Faith, Hope and Love. These are elaborated in turn: chapter 11 dealing with Faith; chapter 12 with Hope; chapter 13 with Love." [Note: Thomas, p. 140.] In this fourth major section of the epistle, the writer concentrated on motivating his readers to persevere in their faith with steadfast endurance. He continued the idea that he introduced in Hebrews 10:35-39. Some writers do not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:2

God has approved such confidence, as is clear from His commendations of Old Testament men and women who walked by faith. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:2

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