Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. The two key words here are sure and certain.
Faith is about being sure and certain of something.
This refers to faith. They were sure and certain about the right things. As he recites the experiences of some of our favorite Bible characters, along with some of the most spectacular events recorded in Scripture, it becomes evident why the ancient men and women were so sure and certain. Furthermore, the author gives us some unmistakable clues about the things we can be sure and certain about. He begins with the creation story and moves right on through the story of Abraham.