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NASB | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality--faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. |
Subject: true saving faith |
Bible Note: Considering your statement "Faith is not believing in spite of the evidence..." how do these scriptures fit that definition? Let's consider this. Roman's 4:18-20 (paraphrased) Abraham hoped against hope according to the word "so shall thy seed be" being not weak in faith considered not his own body nor the deadness of Sarah's womb: he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith. I definitely agree with obedience despite the consequences because we do not always look at God's desired conclusion. Paul went Jerusalem KNOWING he would be inprisoned and sent to Rome, but he did not care for his personal well being but desired the purpose of God. Hope turns to faith when we HEAR the promise from God's Word by His Spirit. Faith produces or births the conclusion. Abraham desired or hoped for a child, God promised him a child, Abraham refused to consider the natural impossibility and expected the supernatural possibility by believing Him faithful who promised. hope---to--faith---to---receiving the object of faith. In Abraham's case Issac. I do agree that faith often must act..such as we hear the gospel, receive it in our heart as truth then act by repentence and confession. Faith does require a corresponding action, or submission of will. |
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