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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]. |
Bible Question:
Hi, I'm looking for others thoughts on this and reference from the bible... What is the difference between knowing and believing? Thank You Jason |
Bible Answer: Greetings NightJay0044, This is a very good question and deserves more than can be written here. It involves experience and faith and there could be a division of the two that only God can make. Knowledge evolves from believing. Usually, knowing comes from experience. I can say, "I know the Lord will meet my needs because He has never failed to do so", yet, this also comes from believing. Believing or faith comes from something we have not experienced but we have some knowledge that helps us to believe, the Spirit of truth, The Comforter. Read Hebrews chapter 11. Noah believed God that it would rain and he knew it for a certainty when it did. Example: I know I drove to the store yesterday without getting into an accident, I believe I can go to the store today without an accident but I won't know until I get home. This is a good question to all Christians for meditation. What do you know and what do you believe? (Rhetorical) Pro 3:6 "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." I hope this helps, eklektos |