Hebrews 11 Episode 5 | LETTER 005 — Friday— The Whole Letter

Letter 005 — The Whole Letter: Hypostasis and the Cloud of Witnesses (Hebrews 11 + 12:1)One word in Hebrews 11:1 changes the entire chapter. Today we put the whole letter together, and find out what faith actually is — and what it isn't.In this letterThe Greek word hypóstasis and what it really means — foundation, not feelingWhy this changes how you read Hebrews 11 and how you walk through whatever you are walking throughThe full roll call of the faithful from Abel to the prophetsHebrews 11:13-16 — the prepared city, and the verb that gives it awayHebrews 11:39-40 — they did not receive the promise, because God was waiting for usHebrews 12:1 — the cloud of witnesses, the race set before youA direct word for the listener carrying something hardScriptureHebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:13-16Hebrews 11:39-40Hebrews 12:1Greek word studieshypóstasis (ὑπόστασις, Strong's G5287) — that which stands under. Foundation. The ground that holds your weight while you walk on it.parepídēmoi (παρεπίδημοι, Strong's G3927) — sojourners, pilgrims, resident aliens. (Carried forward from Wednesday.)Next week's letter | Matthew 5:1-12 — Blessed Are.That's this week's letter. We'll see you Monday with another.Letters from Home is a daily Bible teaching podcast with host Hank Garner.Mail for people still on the road. New letters every weekday.Subscribe wherever you listen.Website: https://hanksbiblestudy.com/Support Letters From Home at https://buymeacoffee.com/lettersfromhome