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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
The cross references for Hebrews 11:1 all relate to the idea of faith being an assurance of things hoped for and a conviction of things not seen. They emphasize the importance of faith and trust in God, even when we cannot see the outcome or have no tangible evidence. They also emphasize the idea of patience and perseverance, as we must wait for the unseen things to be revealed. Finally, they speak to the importance of faith in action, as demonstrated by Noah in Hebrews 11:7.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Romans 8:24-25: For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. | Both passages speak to the nature of faith and hope. Hebrews 11:1 describes faith as an assurance of things hoped for and a conviction of things not seen. Romans 8:24–25 further explains this idea, noting that hope is not seen and that those who hope for what they cannot see must wait for it with patience. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:18: as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. | Both passages emphasize the power of faith in the unseen. Hebrews 11:1 speaks to faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. 2 Corinthians 4:18 furthers this idea by encouraging us to look to the things that are unseen, which are eternal, rather than the transient things that are seen. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:7: for we walk by faith, not by sight. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in a believer's life. Hebrews 11:1 explains that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. 2 Corinthians 5:7 further reinforces this point by reminding us that we must walk by faith and not by sight. This means that we must trust in God's promises even when we can't see the outcome. |
| Hebrews 10:22: let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in our relationship with God. Hebrews 11:1 speaks of faith as providing assurance, conviction, and hope in the unseen. Hebrews 10:22 describes how faith allows us to draw near to God with a true heart and full assurance. This assurance is reflected in the sprinkling of our hearts and the washing of our bodies with pure water. |
| Hebrews 11:7: By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. | Both passages discuss the importance of faith in the context of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:1 states that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:7 provides an example of faith in action by highlighting Noah's faith which led him to construct an ark to save his household, thereby condemning the world and becoming an heir of righteousness. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the assurance of things hoped for. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on the things unseen, for they are eternal. Give us the strength to walk by faith and not by sight, and to draw near to You with a true heart and full assurance of faith.
We ask for Your protection and guidance, just as You warned Noah of events yet unseen and gave him the strength to build an ark for the saving of his household. Lord, be with us in our times of need and fill us with hope and peace.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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