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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: Define Faith. |
Bible Note: Dear Lionstrong, Frankly, I fail to see the point or significance of differentiating between 'description of the nature of' and 'definition of.' In fact, just saying that faith equals 'to believe' just brings us back to the need for elaboration. Hebrews 11:1 provides that elaboration, using the descriptive words 'assurance' and 'conviction,' and adding the all-important 'things not seen' (or, available to the natural senses). Therefore, I stand upon this Scripture as the means by which God causes us to better understand what faith is. In modern English, 'believe' is often used to merely mean 'think' or 'have an opinion.' This is woefully insufficient. Grace to you. In Jesus' name, charis |