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F.E. Marsh :: 132. Faith

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THE eleventh of Hebrews might be called the Westminster Abbey of the Bible, for it is a series of memorials to the trials and triumphs of faith.

There is no mention of the failures of the Old Testament saints in Hebrews 11, for the simple reason that God had said, “Their sins and iniquities will I remember no more” (Heb. 10:17).

  1. Wisdom of faith (Heb. 11:1-2). Faith makes unseen things real, and future things present. Faith rests on facts, hence its wisdom. Presumption acts on its own authority, hence its folly. Newberry renders the words, “Evidence of things not seen,” as follows: “conviction of facts not seen.”
  2. Warrant of faith (Heb. 11:3). The ground of faith’s attitude and action is, “Thus saith the Lord.” “Where the word of a king is, there is power” (authority).
  3. Worship of faith (Heb. 11:4). The ground of worship is sacrifice (Heb. 10:19-22); the object of worship is God (Rev. 22:9); and the power of worship is the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18).
  4. Walk of faith (Heb. 11:5-6). The walk of faith is illustrated by the three men who are said to have walked with God.
  5. Witness of faith (Heb. 11:7). As unbelief and disobedience are synonymous terms, so are faith and obedience. It was because Noah was a man of faith that he obeyed God’s direction, hence his witness.
  6. Wandering of faith (Heb. 11:8-10). As a stranger and pilgrim, Abraham went forth at God’s bidding. It was because he looked for a city that he dwelt in a tent.
  7. Waiting of faith (Heb. 11:11-12). Those who have the promise of God can afford to be patient before God. Waiting time is not wasted time. We must learn to “tarry” (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4), if we would triumph.
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