Hebrews 11

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Logic and Faith Heroes of Hebrews 11 The Book of Hebrews: Christ Is Better

For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heroes of Hebrews 11

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. Evidence for God's Existence Science and the Bible Creation and the Age of the Earth Heroes of Hebrews 11

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. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Heroes of Hebrews 11

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. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Archaeology of Genesis Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: Archaeology of Genesis Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Archaeology of Genesis Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith Women of the Old Testament

Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Genesis: The Book of Beginnings The Life of Abraham: Father of Faith

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Heroes of Hebrews 11 The Life of Moses: Deliverer and Lawgiver

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Heroes of Hebrews 11 The Life of Moses: Deliverer and Lawgiver

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Heroes of Hebrews 11 The Life of Moses: Deliverer and Lawgiver

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Heroes of Hebrews 11 The Life of Moses: Deliverer and Lawgiver

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Heroes of Hebrews 11

By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Heroes of Hebrews 11

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries

Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: Foxe's Book of Martyrs Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries Persecution of Christians Worldwide

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: Foxe's Book of Martyrs Pre-Reformation Movements Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries Persecution of Christians Worldwide

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; Foxe's Book of Martyrs Pre-Reformation Movements Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries Persecution of Christians Worldwide

(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. Foxe's Book of Martyrs Pre-Reformation Movements Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries Persecution of Christians Worldwide

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries

God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. Heroes of Hebrews 11 Great Missionaries