hebrews-11:17-19,-hebrews-11:8-niv

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 11:17-22

The example of the patriarchs: v. 17. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only-begotten son, v. 18. of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called; v. 19. accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence he also received him in a figure. v. 20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. v. 21. By faith Jacob, when he was a-dying, blessed both the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Hebrews 11:13-19

IIIRenewed glance at the Patriarchs, with special emphasis laid on the act of faith performed by AbrahamHebrews 11:13-1913These all died in faith, [as] not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off [from afar], and were persuaded of them [om. and were persuaded of them11], and embraced [saluted, hailed] them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14For they that say such things declare [show] plainly that they seek a 15[their] country. And truly, if... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Hebrews 11:11-22

Seeking the Better Country Hebrews 11:11-22 Faith has the twofold power, first, of making the unseen real; and second, of receiving the grace and strength of God into the heart. Sarah, through faith, received strength to bear Isaac. By faith may come physical as well as spiritual strength. The pilgrim life is possible only for those who have seen the city of God beckoning them from afar. Then they strike their tents and follow the gleam. By faith they so comport themselves that God is not... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:1-40

Then follows a series of illustrations of the power of faith taken from the history of the Hebrew people. The first is that by faith men know that the ages have been fashioned by the Word of God. After this comes the rapid survey of the triumphs of faith. Abel worshiped on the basis of sacrifice. Enoch walked in days of general defection. Noah worked as against all outward appearance. Abraham obeyed the divine call, obtained a son contrary to the course of Nature, and offered him at the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:1-26

The Place of Faith Hebrews 11:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Unbelief is black with the frown of God; faith is regnant with the smile of God. Unbelief closes every channel of blessing; faith opens up the channels and starts the flow of blessings. "All things are possible to him that believeth"; nothing in the realm of the spiritual is possible to unbelief. How great is the depth of the word. "All things!" What riches of grace lie behind the portals of God's great storehouse! All of these are... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:1-33

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Faith defined. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews opens with something that is very definite it is a definition of faith. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith takes hold of a promise from God, and turns it into substance. Faith is the substance of things hoped for; it reaches out into coming things, and creates them into present realities. Faith is the evidence of things not seen. Of... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:8-19

Abraham The Friend of God Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Early beginnings. Perhaps, in all history there is none who has ever attained unto the honor and fame of Abraham. Abraham lived half way from Adam to Christ. He lived five hundred years after the flood. When the ark rested on Mount Ararat, the peoples of the earth began to multiply with great rapidity. As families grew under the headship of Noah's four sons, they scattered into various parts of the country. The whole world lay... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:17-19

‘By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly taken on himself the promises was offering up his only begotten son, even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall your seed be called, accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead. From whence he did also in a figure receive him back.’ But an even greater example of faith was when Abraham was called on to offer up his ‘only son’, that is the only son borne of his true wife, in whom all the promises were... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:17-22

Faith Revealed By Those Whose Eyes Were On the Certainty of the Future Fulfilment of the Promises of God With Their Eyes On Things To Come (Hebrews 11:17-22 ). read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:8-22

Hebrews 11:8-Song of Solomon : . Passing now from the men of the primeval world, the writer comes to the patriarchs, and especially to Abraham, who stands out in the OT as the chief example of faith. Abraham showed his faith by his obedience to God’ s call, and by his refusal to make a permanent settlement in the land of Canaan, even though it had been promised to him. His heart was set on God’ s ultimate promise of an eternal rest in the heavenly city ( Hebrews 11:10). His wife Sarah shared... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 11:17-22

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Hebrews 11:13-19

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Hebrews 11:11-22

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:1-40

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:1-26

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:1-33

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Hebrews 11:8-19

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:17-19

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:17-22

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:8-22

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