He means that an empty profession of faith cannot save anyone. Real faith will express itself in works of righteousness. Genuine faith will show itself in evidences of faith. B. Biblical examples of genuine faith are given in Hebrews 11. 1. The writer of Hebrews refers to Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab.
Faith is described in verse one as 'substance' and 'evidence'.
We can depend on it, and we can build our life on it. C. Notice what can be done by faith. Noah built an ark by faith. Abraham moved his family by faith. Jacob blessed his children by faith.