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NASB | Hebrews 11:39 ¶ And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:39 ¶ And all of these, though they gained [divine] approval through their faith, did not receive [the fulfillment of] what was promised, |
Bible Question:
Saints, Greetings in the name of Jesus! What is the 'promise' in this verse? Is this promise for us today? Is it wealth? Abundant life? Gifts? Eternal life? The Promised Land? (i.e. geographic Israel) The New Testament 'equivalent?' Please provide Scriptural evidence. In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Hi, charis. I think the promise is salvation - promised throughout the OT but not seen or personified until Jesus' coming. Years ago, Charles Stanley had a great analogy - the OT saints ran up a bill against future payment - their faith was their credit card. God charged the penalty for their sins against this credit card rather than demanding immediate payment. The imputed righteousness of Christ was not yet available to cover the debt, so the debt sat there, unpaid but uncollected. Jesus paid the bill; this was the promise. As Christians, we don't run a tab because our debt has already been paid in full. At least that'e pretty close to what he said.... Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |