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Verse Hebrews 11:4. _BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED - A MORE EXCELLENT
SACRIFICE_] πλειονα θυσιαν. _More sacrifice_; as if he
had said: Abel, by faith, made _more_ than _one_ offering; and hence
it is said, G...
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BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED - see Genesis 4:4. In the account in Genesis of
the offering made by Abel, there is no mention of “faith” - as is
true also indeed of most of the instances referred to by the apo...
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IV. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS
CHAPTER 11
_ 1. Faith in regard to creation and salvation (Hebrews 11:1)_
2. The patience of faith (Hebrews 11:8)
3. The energy of faith (Hebrews 11:23
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Examples of faith from the primitive history, as given in the early
Chapter s of Genesis. Abel, on account of his faith, was not only
accepted by God in his lifetime (Genesis 4:4), but even after his...
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THE CHRISTIAN HOPE (Hebrews 11:1-3)...
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ABEL. Abel illustrates faith's _worship._
UNTO. to.
THAN. Greek. _para_. App-104.
OBTAINED WITNESS. Greek. _marlureo_, as in Hebrews 11:2.
RIGHTEOUS. Greek. _dikaios._ App-191.
TESTIFYING. Greek....
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_By faith Abel_ Intending, so to speak, "to pluck only the flowers
which happen to come within his reach, while he leaves the whole
meadow full to his readers," he begins to cull his instances from th...
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CH. 11. THE HEROES OF FAITH
The main task of the writer has now been performed, but the remainder
of the Epistle had also a very important purpose. It would have been
fatal to the peace of mind of a J...
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ἌΒΕΛ. Intending, so to speak, “to pluck only the flowers which
happen to come within his reach, while he leaves the whole meadow full
to his readers,” he begins to cull his instances from the world
be...
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_SOME WHO LIVED BY FAITH -- HEBREWS 11:4-31:_ The writer of Hebrews
has now set forth what faith is and how faith works. He proceeds to
list a "Hall of fame" of Old Testament characters who lived 'by...
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DISCOURSE: 2318
ABEL’S OFFERING INSTRUCTIVE TO US
Hebrews 11:4. _By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent
sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was
righteous, God testifyin...
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ABEL OFFERED, &C.— The divine original sacrifice seems not only
strongly insinuated, but plainly demonstrable from this place. It has
been inferred from the words πλειονα θυσιαν,— which may
be rendere...
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II.
_Progressive development of faith during patriarchal and Mosaic
dispensations. Hebrews 11:4-40_.
A.
_The antediluvian: faith in God. Hebrews 11:4-7_.
_TEXT_
Hebrews 11:4
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THE FAITH OF ABEL
(Hebrews 11:4)
The 11th chapter of Hebrews has three divisions. The first, which
comprises verses 1 Timothy 3, is introductory, setting forth the
excellency of faith. The second, wh...
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By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain,
by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of
his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
MORE EXCE...
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1 Faith is neither "substance" nor "evidence", as is the usual
rendering of this passage. The word "substance" is changed to
"confidence" in most later translations, as this word seems to agree
with i...
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11:4 yet (a-33) He alludes. I judge, to the voice which called to God
from the ground (Genesis 4:10 ), but supposes the voice still heard as
witnessing to Abel's faith....
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HEROES OF FAITH
The Achievements of Faith, illustrated from the annals of Israel,
beginning with the patriarchs and coming down to the martyrs. The
writer has already mentioned faith as a necessary co...
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ABEL] The writer says that the greater excellence of Abel's sacrifice
was due to his faith, but _in_ what particular the faith was
manifested he does not say. It may have been a 'fallen consciousness...
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HOW CAN I GET TO HEAVEN?
HEBREWS
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 11
5 THE BETTER WAY 11:1-13:25
THE WAY OF TRUST AND HOPE 11:1-40
THE MEANING OF *FAITH (TRUST IN GOD) 11:1-3 V1 *Faith, that is, trust...
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A MORE EXCELLENT. — The Greek literally means that Abel’s
sacrifice was “more than” Cain’s (comp. Hebrews 3:3, “more
glory”; Matthew 6:25; Luke 11:32, _et al._). The word
“sacrifice” (which, as is the...
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πίστει πλείονα θυσίαν.… “By faith Abel offered
to God a more adequate sacrifice than Cain.” πλείονα
literally “more,” but frequently used to express “higher in
value” “greater in worth,” as in Matthew...
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FAITH'S TRIUMPHS FROM ABEL TO ABRAHAM
Hebrews 11:1
Faith is the _sixth_ sense. It makes us as sure of unseen or future
things, which we know about only through the divine Word, as we are of
things wh...
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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.
Afte...
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FAITH FROM CREATION TO THE FLOOD
The faith of Abel is seen through his actions (Genesis 4:3-5; 1 John
3:11-12). Since Paul says faith comes by hearing God's word (Romans
10:17), it is clear that Abel...
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(4) By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than
Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God
testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
(4) Abe...
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A sacrifice. [4] Literally, a greater sacrifice than his brother Cain,
offering to God the best and fattest cattle he had, by which he
obtained a testimony (a mark of God's approbation) that he was ju...
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By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain,
by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of
his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
The Holy Gho...
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The apostle now resumes his great theme, Christ called a Priest of God
for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He alludes, in the beginning
of our chapter, to the historical facts of Genesis. We must...
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4._By faith Abel offered, etc. _The Apostle’s object in this chapter
is to show, that however excellent were the works of the saints, it
was from faith they derived their value, their worthiness, and...
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It is not a definition of this principle, that the epistle gives us at
the commencement of Chapter 11, but a declaration of its powers and
action. Faith realises (gives substance to) that which we hop...
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BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED UNTO GOD A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE THAN
CAIN,.... The apostle proceeds to examples of faith, and begins with
Abel: it may seem strange that Adam and Eve are not mentioned; this...
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From the proposition of the nature of faith in general, and a
declaration of its efficacy with respect unto things believed, the
apostle proceeds to give instances of its power and efficacy in
_partic...
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By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain,
by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of
his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
Ver. 4. _A...
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HEB. 11:4. BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED UNTO GOD A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE
THAN CAIN, BY WHICH HE OBTAINED WITNESS THAT HE WAS RIGHTEOUS, GOD
TESTIFYING OF HIS GIFTS: AND BY IT HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKETH....
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_By faith_ In the divine command or appointment, signified unto him by
some supernatural revelation, and by faith in the future Redeemer;
_Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice_ The firstlings of hi...
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MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE; because offered in a more excellent spirit.
There is probably a reference also to the kind of offering. It was not
merely a thank-offering, like that of Cain, but a propitiat...
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BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED UNTO GOD A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE THAN CAIN,
BY WHICH HE OBTAINED WITNESS THAT HE WAS RIGHTEOUS, GOD TESTIFYING OF
HIS GIFTS; AND BY IT HE, BEING DEAD, YET SPEAKETH....
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The example of Abel, Enoch, and Noah:...
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This chapter in itself forms a complete division of the book of
Hebrews. If previously the doctrine has been thoroughly laid down that
faith is the principle of all actual relationship with God, now C...
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YET SPEAKETH:
Or, is yet spoken of...
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4-7 Here follow some illustrious examples of faith from the Old
Testament. Abel brought a sacrifice of atonement from the firstlings
of the flock, acknowledging himself a sinner who deserved to die,...
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The Spirit beginneth here to illustrate his description of faith, by
induction of instances throughout the former ages of the church to the
time of these Hebrews; and he begins with believers in the o...
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Tertullian An Answer to the Jews
what he was offering in simplicity of heart, and reprobated the
sacrifice of his brother Cain, who was not rightly dividing what he
was offering.[29]...
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Hebrews 11:4 faith G4102 Abel G6 offered G4374 (G5656) God G2316
excellent G4119 sacrifice G2378 than G3844 Cain...
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‘By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain,
through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God
bearing witness in respect of his gifts. And through it he bein...
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THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH IN THE ANTEDELUVIAN WORLD (HEBREWS 11:3).
Faith is seen as giving us an understanding of the world as it is, and
why it is as it is. Faith says it is like it is because God cr...
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Hebrews 11:4. A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE partaking more of the quality
of a true sacrifice with reference to what constitutes its excellence.
Cain offered of his fruits what came first to hand; Abel o...
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A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE
(πλειονα θυσιαν). Literally, "more sacrifice"
(comparative of πολυς, much). For this rather free use of
πλειων with the point implied rather than stated see Matthew
6:25;...
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RIGHTEOUS
(Hebrews 11:4); (Hebrews 11:7); (Romans 10:10).
(_ See Scofield) - (Romans 10:10). _...
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Hebrews 11:4
Faith as Acting on Worship.
I. All faith implies an effort, a motion of the will towards God. It
maintains not existence merely, but living energy; it is not otiose,
but active; it even...
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Hebrews 11:1
Abel, Enoch, Noah.
Before the flood and the Abrahamic covenant God had a people on earth
who lived by faith. Abel, the first martyr, Enoch, the seventh from
Adam, and Noah, the preacher...
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Hebrews 11:1. _Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good
report._
The names of those who lived in old time are handed down...
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This is a very familiar chapter, but it is none the less precious. It
is the roll of the heroes of faith. Here you have a list of the men
who believed in God, and who therefore did great things.
Hebr...
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This is the triumphal arch of faith. Here we find the names of many of
the heroes of faith, and a brief record of some of the battles in
which they fought and conquered. May you and I possess «like pr...
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These men, of whom we are now briefly to read, are a company of God's
witnesses; and the apostle calls them, in the next chapter, «a cloud
of witnesses,» who, from their lofty seats above, are watchin...
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In this chapter we read of the wonders of faith; but I have never read
a chapter setting forth the wonders of unbelief. Unbelief is barren
impotent, a mere negation, a dead and accursed thing; but fai...
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First, a definition of faith.
Hebrews 11:1. _Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good
report. Through faith we understand...
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This is the Arc de Triomphe erected to the memory of the heroes of
faith, whose names are here recorded by the apostle's inspired pen,
with a brief mention of some of their most memorable actions. If...
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Hebrews 11:1. _Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen. For by it the elder obtained a good
report._
So it was written, in the olden time, that believers «obta...
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CONTENTS: Superiority of the way of faith. Instances of faith.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Abel, Cain, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, Sara, Joseph, Moses, Pharaoh's daughter, Rahab, Gideon, Barak,...
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Hebrews 11:1. _Now faith is the substance of things hoped for._ Paul
uses here the same Greek word as in Hebrews 1:3, that the Son is the
express image of the Father's _hypostasis,_ or person. Then fa...
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THAT MADE ABEL. Since he did it by faith, it must have been in
response to God's command. _MacKnight_ says: _"By faith,_ by rightly
understanding and believing what was said concerning the seed of the...
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_By faith Abel offered_
EXTERNAL WORSHIP RENDERED BY TWO KINDS OF MEN
I. CARNAL MEN MAY JOIN WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN EXTERNAL DUTIES OF
WORSHIP.
1. Natural conscience will put men upon worship....
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HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 11:4 COMMENDED AS RIGHTEOUS. The acceptance
of Abel’s offering (Genesis 4:4,...
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_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 11:4. MORE EXCELLENT.—Because Abel made it the offering of
_himself_. It is the offering of the man himself, through his
sacrifice, that God accepts. DEAD YET...
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EXPOSITION
HEBREWS 11:1
NOW FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE _ _OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF
THINGS NOT SEEN. On the senses in which the word
ὑπόστασις (translated "substance") may be used, see unde...
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Hebrews, chapter 11:
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things
not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
This is not so much a definition of faith as it is the declaration of
what faith d...
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1 John 3:11; 1 John 3:12; 1 Kings 18:38; Genesis 4:10; Genesis 4:15;...
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Abel offered unto God (Abel proshnegken tw qew). For the phrase see
ch. Hebrews 9:14.
A more excellent sacrifice [π λ ε ι ο ν α θ υ σ ι α ν].
Greater in value in God's eyes. For pleiwn in this sense,...
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FAR-FLUNG VISIONS
A New Year's Study
Hebrews 11:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Another New Year has come to us freighted with every possibility of
life and service. At such a time as this it is natural for u...
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THE PLACE OF FAITH
Hebrews 11:1
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 cha...
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THE LIFE OF FAITH
Hebrews 11:1
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
substan...
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By faith — In the future Redeemer. Abel offered a more excellent
sacrifice — The firstlings of his flock, implying both a confession
of what his own sins deserved, and a desire of sharing in the great...
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From. general declaration of the nature of faith in the foregoing
verses, our apostle proceeds to give instances of the efficacy and
power of faith in particular persons, in this and the following
ver...