Faith part 1

This chapter is all about faith and as we study this chapter in sections it will do us all good to know what that word means, (πίστις (pistis) what can be believed, a state of certainty with regard to belief). We are going to see the author unfold thoughts on this very important topic for Christians, although it will not be the warm personal faith in Christ that Paul expresses mostly, instead the comparison will be of the past moved to the present and future. This passage is to encourage believers, and give them examples of how God has cared for His own in the past.