What Faith Actually Means | Hebrews 11:1 Explained

What does faith actually mean in Hebrews 11:1? When Scripture says that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” it is describing something far deeper than positive thinking, wishing for a certain outcome, or simply trying to believe harder. Biblical faith begins with trust. It is a settled confidence in the character of God, believing that He is who He says He is and that He can be trusted with what He has said. In this message from Hebrews 10 and Hebrews 11, Pastor Trevor Hersey explores the biblical meaning of faith, substance, evidence, trust, and the promises of God, and shows why real faith eventually begins to affect the way we live.

Through the examples of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Peter, Lazarus, and practical stories from everyday life, we see that the substance of faith is trust becoming movement. What God has said begins to carry enough weight that it affects our decisions before we ever see the outcome. The evidence of faith is that deep conviction that says, “I know that I know that I know God is faithful,” and can even begin thanking Him before the answer becomes visible. But there is also an important distinction: biblical faith is not confidence that God will give us whatever we want simply because we believe strongly enough. Our faith rests in God, and our hope is rooted in what He has spoken, promised, revealed, and purposed. If you are trying to understand Hebrews 11:1, grow in your faith, learn how to trust God when you cannot see what He is doing, or discover what it means to truly live by faith, this message is for you.

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