Jericho C.

Diaz
1BSA-2 ABM

Hebrew 11 : 1-3
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Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is
what the ancients were commended for.
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By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen
was not made out of what was visible.
Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary
 Faith always has been the mark of God's servants, from the beginning of the world. Where the
principle is planted by the regenerating Spirit of God, it will cause the truth to be received,
concerning justification by the sufferings and merits of Christ. And the same things that are the
object of our hope, are the object of our faith.
 Faith proves to the mind, the reality of things that cannot be seen by the bodily eye. It is a full
approval of all God has revealed, as holy, just, and good. This view of faith is explained by many
examples of persons in former times, who obtained a good report, or an honourable character in
the word of God.
 Faith was the principle of their holy obedience, remarkable services, and patient sufferings. The
Bible gives the most true and exact account of the origin of all things, and we are to believe it,
and not to wrest the Scripture account of the creation, because it does not suit with the differing
fancies of men. All that we see of the works of creation, were brought into being by the command
of God.
David Guzik (Enduring Word, Commentary)
 Faith has its reasons. The Bible doesn’t recommend a “blind leap” of faith. But the reasons can’t
be measured in a laboratory; they have to be understood spiritually.
 Faith does not contradict reason, though it may go beyond reason. One may objectively prove the
Bible is the most unique book ever published and has impacted society more than any other book.
But only faith can prove that the Bible is the Word of God. Therefore, this is a
belief beyond reason but not in contradiction to reason or against reason.
 Even in times when it seems when God expects a faith that contradicts reason, closer examination
reveals He does not. For example, it might seem contrary to reason for God to expect Abraham to
believe that Sarah’s dead womb could bring forth a child. But it is not unreasonable to believe
that the God who created life and the womb could do this, and that He would do it according to
His promise.
R ICHARD P HILLIPS (Ligonier Ministries, Commentary)
 Hebrews 11 shows that faith is so important because God’s people are beset with weakness, poverty, and
difficulty. This is why verse one tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of
things not seen.” The context for faith is a life in which things are hoped for but not yet seen or possessed.
 Faith grasps things that are promised by God but are so far unfulfilled in our experience. We hope for
power in the midst of weakness; we hope for peace in the midst of conflict and for joy in the presence of
sorrow. For all these reasons, God’s people require faith to persevere in a difficult world. Faith is believing
God’s Word in order to lay hold of things that are promised and make them real in our lives. Faith is the
mode, or the manner by which we possess heavenly things on earth.
References
https://www.christianity.com/bible/commentary.php?com=mhc&b=58&c=11
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/hebrews-11/
https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-faith-answer-hebrews-11/

Reflection/Action Plan
God always has a plan for everyone. He is trying His best for all of us to live in peace and harmony. He
gave us what we didn't ask, but there are also things He didn't. Maybe there's a time to pray to God for the things we
want, and He didn't fulfill this. Do I have to get angry at Him because He didn't answer my prayer?
God hears all our prayers, and He knows what we want and what we need. At first, I think it is normal for
me to get angry, but not with God, but with my circumstances. There are things we need to appreciate rather than
looking for something we didn't have. We should be contented and thankful for all of it. As I said, God has plans for
everyone. Maybe God didn't give what you want doesn't mean He don't want to. Perhaps he didn't give it to you
because it is not the right time for that. You need to have faith and believe Him as He knows the best for all of us.
Faith is powerful that can change everyone's lives. Deciding and trusting God is all that we need; it opens
up our hearts to Him. Faith is the inheritance from God, and we need to learn how to lean on God. Sometimes you
have to keep believing, keep trusting. He will guide us with all our obstacles and challenges in life.