To the soul of man, "Faith is the substantiating of things hoped for." How can we be sure of our destiny? God hath spoken. Our Forerunner has entered our eternal abode for us.
Faith is the conviction of things not seen.
Confidence in the Person who has wrought for us, and in His work has taken care of our every exigency, brings this conviction to us by the persuasion of the Spirit of God.
In the first part of this chapter we are given the way of approach to God and the heavenly and earthly blessing connected with God's purpose or counsels.
"Without faith it is impossible to please him."
Abel offered a sacrifice and obtained witness that he was righteous.
Enoch, a type of one in the heavenly department of the kingdom, was translated. Noah prepared an ark in order to be preserved through judgment, so as to be placed upon a renewed earth.
The remainder of the chapter divides into two classes-those who displayed the patience of faith, as Abraham, and those who showed the energy of faith, as Moses.
The chapter ends with all having obtained a good report through faith, yet not having received the promise. They will have to wait until the heavenly blessings are given before they can receive the promise.