Heb 11:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 11:1-40: 11:1-40 In presenting readers with a long catalog of faith-filled heroes, ch 11 builds up overwhelming evidence that the life of faith is the only real way to live for God. The writer repeats the phrase by faith to drive this main message into the minds and hearts of his hearers. The examples follow a pattern: (a) the phrase by faith, (b) the name of the person, (c) the event or action which demonstrated faith, and (d) the outcome. 11:1 Before presenting the list of examples, the author defines what faith is: It is acting on what God has revealed about his will and character. • The reality that grounds our faith is the God who fulfills his promises.

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‏ Hebrews 11:1

Summary for Heb 11:1-40: 11:1-40 ^a In presenting readers with a long catalog of faith-filled heroes, ch 11 ^b builds up overwhelming evidence that the life of faith is the only real way to live for God. The writer repeats the phrase by faith to drive this main message into the minds and hearts of his hearers. The examples follow a pattern: (a) the phrase by faith, (b) the name of the person, (c) the event or action which demonstrated faith, and (d) the outcome. 11:1 ^c Before presenting the list of examples, the author defines what faith is: It is acting on what God has revealed about his will and character.

• The reality that grounds our faith is the God who fulfills his promises.