Hebrews Chapter 11 - Commentary

This chapter deals with the heroes of the Faith. These individuals are regarded as godly examples of those who exhibited great faith in God in all types of circumstances. True faith in God is what declares one righteous in the sight of God.

Key verse - Hebrews 11:6, "but without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a re-warder of those that diligently seek Him."

Those described in this chapter:

- Abel vs. 4
- Enoch vs. 5
- Abraham vs. 8-9
- Sarah vs. 10
- Isaac  vs. 20
- Jacob vs. 21
- Joseph vs. 22
- Moses vs. 22-29

All these people and more believed God, looking forward to the promise(s) of God having never obtained them fully in their lifetime.

Enduring faith believes God unto death, not just a little while. This type of faith is patient, bold and fearless. This type of faith walks in full persuasion, trust and confidence in the word of God without wavering (2 Cor 4:18). This faith is motivated by love; hope and believes all things, and endures. This type of faith does not fail(Luke 22:31-32).

True faith always has the right object as it's bedrock, the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:1).