The Book of Hebrews was written to Jews, some who had come to faith in Christ, and others at various levels of understanding who had not yet come to saving faith in Him. The writer encourages this group with truth and warnings of what would happen if they reject Christ. In our passage he defines faith and gives examples of what it looks like in practice.
- Faith perseveres and lives - to the saving of the soul (10:38-39)
- Faith is - living trust in God's word (11:1, 3)
- Faith hopes - for what may not be realized in this life (11:13-16; 39-40)
- Faith encourages - by example of those who have gone before (12:1-2)