Hebrews 11:1 LS

Faith is a foundational necessity to follow Jesus, but not an illogical, blind-but-with-fingers-crossed kind of faith held up to ridicule by some. No, studied and firm faith gives us the ability to lay hold of and experience God's promises that have not yet fully come to pass. Our faith is also evidence. It is proof of the things God has revealed to us about Himself. My faith is evidence of a just, personal, and loving God who is on His throne, alive in my heart, and eternally large and in charge! Often referred to as, "the Hall of Faith" chapter 11 of Hebrews is a showcase of famous faith and the Old Testament heroes who exemplified it. The book of Hebrews is written in polished, elegant Greek, and it's message is, "no turning back now!". The writer works to persuade persecuted Christians, many of whom are Jews recently converted in the faith, that the old covenant is void and that manner of worship is empty. Faith in Jesus is how it’s done now. In compelling language, the author assu