The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 11:3-7
The example of Abel, Enoch, and Noah: v. 3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. v. 4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, being dead, yet speaketh. v. 5. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Hebrews 11:1-99
Hebrews 11 WE NOW ARRIVE at the passage which is pre-eminently the faith chapter of the Bible, and it is easy to see how thoroughly it fits into its place in the whole scheme of this Epistle. Judaism as a religious system largely appealed to sight, whereas the great realities of Christianity are unseen and only appeal to faith. The object of the Epistle being to deliver the converted Hebrews from the grave-clothes of Judaism which clung to them, and to establish them in the liberty of... read more