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Hebrews 11:1 is a description of what faith looks like, not a definition of why or how we believe

Please Stop Saying Faith Is Belief Without Evidence 00:25:12 – 00:26:43

Mike's core exegetical argument about the nature of Hebrews 11.

Mike distinguishes between defining what something IS versus describing what something is LIKE. Hebrews 11:1 describes what faith looks like in the life of a believer — it is not offering a dictionary definition of faith or explaining the basis for holding faith. He uses an analogy: 'What is Mike?' vs. 'What is it like to have Mike as your youth pastor?' are different questions. Taking Hebrews 11:1 as a definition and reading 'not seen' as 'without evidence' would also contradict all the other scriptures Mike has cited, creating a contradiction problem.
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Please Stop Saying Faith Is Belief Without Evidence @ 00:25:12

2019-01-16

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