~ 5 Individuals Represent 5 Great
Doctrines ~
Adam (creation) ~ “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” (Hebrews 11:3). …
Abel (salvation) ~ … “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice
than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God
testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks” (Hebrews
11:4). ….
Enoch (translation) ~ … “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death,
‘and was not found, because God had taken him’; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased
God” (Hebrews 11:5). …
… “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he
who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those
who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). …
Noah (condemnation)
~ … “By
faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly
fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned
the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith” (Hebrews
11:7). …
Abraham (separation) ~ … “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the
place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing
where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).
Comment
~ Adam while not mentioned in the verse had faith. The blood of Abel, the first mention of blood, foreshadows the blood sacrifices
to come. Enoch was translated to heaven and speaks of one being separated to
heaven—representing the heavenly people (who will be called home before
judgment). Noah represents earthly people (who passed through judgment). In Abraham
we again see the concept of separation.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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