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A Firm Confidence

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  • E. Brink

What is believing? This article explores this question, suggesting that believing is only true when there is trust. Believing is a matter of full confidence. The Bible uses this kind of language (e.g., Hebrews 11:1).

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The Better Resurrection (Heb. 11:35): A Key to the Structure and Rhetorical Purpose of Hebrews 11

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  • Gareth Lee Cockerill

This article presents a detailed exegetical study of Hebrews 11. The exegesis indicates that references to future resurrection in Hebrews 11:17-19 and 35 are of foundational importance to the structure and logic of the argument of the chapter. It also addresses the common assumption that the resurrection of Christ was of no importance to the author of Hebrews and concludes that it is mistaken.

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The True Meaning of Success

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  • Nathan Busenitz

This article considers the biblical meaning of success: faith in Christ and faithfulness to him. The article provides some examples, not least from Hebrews 11.

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Genesis 4 – Abel and His Sacrifice

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  • Kenneth D. Macleod

This article discusses Abel and his sacrifice, also from the perspective of Hebrews 11.

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The "Faith of Abraham" Theme in Paul, James and Hebrews: A Study in the Circumstantial Nature of New Testament Teaching

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  • Richard N. Longenecker

Different New Testament writers may employ the same theme in a very different way. This essay explores this reality in Paul (Romans 4 and Galatians 3), James 2, and Hebrews 11. Different circumstances called for a different application. The function of the theme of the faith of Abraham in three different authors is explored.

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How to Cope with Affliction

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  • Pieter Vandermeyden

Drawing from the riches of Hebrews 11, this article shows how Christians managed to face all kinds of afflictions, and how we can do that by looking at Christ.

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Hebrews 11:13: Aliens and Strangers

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  • Michael A. Flinn

Christians are described as aliens and strangers in this world. Looking at Hebrews 11:13, the author shows how Abraham witnesses to that truth. He journeyed this call by living by faith in God's promises, and he is a witness to believers that they can also make this journey through trust in God.

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Hebrews 11:1-2 - Faith in Things Not Seen

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  • J. G. R. Kroeze

This article on Hebrews 11:1-2 is about faith and the promises of God.

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Noah and the Work of Faith

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  • Edgar Andrews

Looking at Hebrews 11:7, this article shows how from the faith of Noah we can see the relationship between faith and works.

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The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth (2): God Created by His Word - A Truth Understood Only by Faith

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  • James A. Laning

Creation means that God spoke into existence things which were not before. According to Hebrews 11:3, this truth can only be accepted by faith.

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Evidence

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  • Klaas Stam

This article looks at facts and faith, as well as science and faith, focusing on the text of Hebrews 11:1.

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Hebrews 11:23 - The Faith Of Moses' Parents

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  • Donald S. Fortner

Looking at Hebrews 11:23, this article by looking at the faith of Moses' parents shows that true faith fear God but not man, it produces works and discerns God's will, it looks to Christ and it delivers. Let the article show you how.

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Hebrews 11:8-10 - Abraham and the Comfort of Faith

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  • Edgar Andrews

Looking at Hebrews 11:8-10, this article shows how Abraham's faith rested in God's promises, patience and sovereignty. It is a call to believers to emulate such faith in a world where Christians are pilgrims.

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Hebrews 11:24-29 - Moses and the Power of Faith

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  • Edgar Andrews

Hebrews 11:24-29 presents Moses' faith as a faith which justifies the sinner, motivates the believer for the kingdom of God, and conquers Satan.

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Hebrews 11:30-40 - The World Was Not Worthy of Them

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:30-40.

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Hebrews 11:20-29 - The Faith of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:20-29.

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Hebrews 11:8-19 - The Faith of Abraham

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:8-19.

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Hebrews 11:1-7 - The Faith of Abel, Enoch and Noah

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article is a Bible study on Hebrews 11:1-7.

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The Life of Faith

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

In this article the author looks at the relation of faith and trust, faith and obedience, faith and hope, and faith and the promises of God. Hebrews 11 is also discussed.

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Hebrews 11:37 - Sawed in Two

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  • Reuben Bredenhof

This article is on Hebrews 11:37, on a possible identity for a person who was sawed in two, and on the power of God and witness of those who have gone before us.

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Hebrews 11:11 - Being Able to do the Humanly Speaking Impossible

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  • Dick Moes

This article on Hebrews 11:11 is about faith and the power of the promises of God, the struggle of faith and the faithfulness of God.

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The Unashamed God

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  • John Piper

God is not ashamed to be called our God (Hebrews 11:16). Why should He be, in light of the abundance He has provided for his children?

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Of all the doctrines of the Bible none is so offensive to human nature as the doctrine of God’s sovereignty. J. C. Ryle
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