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Hebrews 11:1-40
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Matthew Henry on Hebrews 11:1-3Hebrews 11:1-3 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryFaith always has been the mark of God's servants, from the beginning of the world. Where the principle is planted by the regenerating Spirit of God, it will cause the truth to be received, concerning justification by th…The Nature of Faith. (a. d. 62.)Hebrews 11:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE NATURE OF FAITH. (A. D. 62.) Here we have, I. A definition or description of the grace of faith in two parts. 1. It is the substance of things hoped for. Faith and hope go together; and the same things that are the…The Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryNow faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. On the senses in which the word ὑπόστασις (translated "substance") may be used, see under Hebrews 1:2. As to the sense intended here, vi…The Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1-3Hebrews 11:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe nature and power of faith. In the close of the previous chapter, the apostle has spoken of faith as the principle of spiritual life, and the spring of patient endurance. He has quoted a great saying from Habakkuk, "…The Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe nature of faith. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for," etc. This is not a definition or description of what is called, in theological phrase, saving faith. It does not set forth faith in Jesus Christ in…The Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryFaith in its relation to the future and the unseen. I. FAITH IN ITS RELATION TO THE FUTURE. 1. Nothing is more to be desired than a hopeful outlook towards the future. The future may be regarded doubtfully, fearfully, o…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Hebrews 11:1-3Faith always has been the mark of God's servants, from the beginning of the world. Where the principle is planted by the regenerating Spirit of God, it will cause the truth to be received, concerning justification by th…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Nature of Faith. (a. d. 62.)THE NATURE OF FAITH. (A. D. 62.) Here we have, I. A definition or description of the grace of faith in two parts. 1. It is the substance of things hoped for. Faith and hope go together; and the same things that are the…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. On the senses in which the word ὑπόστασις (translated "substance") may be used, see under Hebrews 1:2. As to the sense intended here, vi…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1Faith in its relation to the future and the unseen. I. FAITH IN ITS RELATION TO THE FUTURE. 1. Nothing is more to be desired than a hopeful outlook towards the future. The future may be regarded doubtfully, fearfully, o…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1-3The nature and power of faith. In the close of the previous chapter, the apostle has spoken of faith as the principle of spiritual life, and the spring of patient endurance. He has quoted a great saying from Habakkuk, "…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:1The nature of faith. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for," etc. This is not a definition or description of what is called, in theological phrase, saving faith. It does not set forth faith in Jesus Christ in…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:2For in this (i.e. faith, ἐν ταύτῃ) the elders obtained a good report; literally were witnessed of; i.e. it was in respect of their faith, which inspired their deeds, that they were praised. (For a similar use of the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Hebrews 11:2The great characteristic of the elders. I. THE TERM BY WHICH THEY ARE INDICATED. The elders. Those spoken of are these who had lived the life of the flesh centuries before, but the term is not used merely to indicate th…Joseph S. Exell and contributors