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Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

This verse begins with the word “But” The word “But” is one of 7 conjunctions. As you may remember from your English class. Just in case you have forgotten they are “and, for, so, are, nor,   yet and of course but.” A conjunction joins together. “Lunch was great but the chicken was a bit dry.”

As we read the above verse the word “faith” is being tied together with what has gone on before. 

In verse one “Now Faith is” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We are told what Faith is “the substance of things” and “the evidence of things” the substance is hoped for and the evidence is not seen. Then we read “Through faith”

Hebrews 11:3 (KJV) Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. We read “faith is” and then “Through faith” we are given two samples of faith by two men that had faith Abel and Enoch. 

Verse 4 By Faith Abel then in verse 5 By Faith Enoch. Then in verse 6 we read “without faith” Many say they believe in God and that’s great. We must put legs to our belief and many don’t. Without Faith, that’s our belief, it is impossible! Whoooa Impossible, does that word mean it can’t be? That’s what Webster says “that cannot be”  “without faith it is impossible” Faith is putting our belief to work. Do I believe that there is a God and that He Loves me? Oh yes, the evidence is there and it’s clear. Does God love ME? Oh yes, very much so. Go back to the darkest day in history, when they nailed Jesus to a cross. After they had spit on Him, hit Him and beat Him. What did Jesus have to say? 

Luke 23:34 (KJV) Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Oh that’s not a misprint, Jesus did say forgive and not forget. How is that possible? Here’s how “for they know not what they do.” I talked with a young man not long ago and he told me he believed in God. I asked him if he thought God was pleased with the way he used 4 letter words. He said no. God loves each and every one of us even if we don’t know Him “for they know not what they do.” So what is Faith? Through Faith? And then without Faith? We can say we believe but if our belief doesn’t motivate us then it is clear where our belief is. Words only.