Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11)
The people whom the writer is addressing were becoming shaky in their faith. Some were "turning back" to legalism, others to total unbelief. So he goes back to the beginning- the beginning of human existence. God was there. He created. His power is total; His imagination endless; His intentions unquestionable. He builds a solid foundation upon which we can stand - as sure as we are standing on planet earth. People historically have comprehended and embraced that, and it has carried them through life, and beyond. They finished well. May we also.
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