God’s Definition of Faith - Hebrews 11:1-3
1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. Amplified bible 1 Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is proof of what we cannot see. Easy Read bible 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. New King James bible 2 For by this [kind of] faith the people of old gained [divine] approval. Amplified bible 2 God was pleased with the people who lived a long time ago because they had faith like this. Easy Read bible 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. New King James 3 By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. Amplified bible 3 Faith helps us understand that God created the whole world by his command. This means that the things we see were made by something that cannot be seen. Easy Read bible 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. New King James bible
