Time after Pentecost · Proper 14 · Year C
Hebrews 11:1-16
The Assurance of Faith / Abraham and Sarah's Faith
August 13, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
The author defines faith as confidence in what is hoped for and unseen, then traces how Abraham and Sarah lived by that faith, leaving home for a land and a promise they would not fully see fulfilled. They died still seeking a better, heavenly homeland that God had prepared for them.
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Commentary
Hebrews 11 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through the chapter's roll call of Old Testament believers and what made each one's faith count.
Hebrews 11:1-2 Commentary Precept Austin
A close verse-by-verse look at the chapter's opening definition of faith.
Hebrews 11:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries side by side on the chapter's definition of faith and its first examples.
Hebrews 11 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes on the Greek terms behind 'assurance' and 'conviction' in the chapter's opening verse.
Commentary on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Working Preacher
On how Abraham's faith reframes what 'reward' means in this sermon-letter.
By Faith, Proper 14 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal preaching reflection on the same faith theme running through Genesis 15 and Hebrews 11.
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