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What if you learned a definition of faith that truly could change your life! Does Hebrews 11 really teach that faith is “believing in what you can’t see”… or have we misunderstood what the author is actually saying?
If biblical faith is often reduced to emotion or mental belief, why does the Hebrew concept of emunah describe something far deeper, more concrete, and more covenantal?
In this episode of Decoding Hebrews, Pastor Jim Staley walks through Hebrews 11 phrase by phrase in its original first-century Jewish context. We’ll uncover how emunah, the Hebrew idea behind “faith”, is rooted in loyalty, firmness, and obedient trust. You’ll discover the difference between Western abstract belief and the biblical, Hebraic faith that every hero in Hebrews 11 actually lived out.
We’ll explore the tension between “substance” and “evidence,” how emunah shapes our daily walk, why true faith always leads to action, and how this foundational verse prepares us for the entire faith-hall-of-fame that follows.
👉 Join us Saturday at 11 AM CST right here on our YouTube channel
0:00:00 Introduction & A New Perspective on Faith
0:01:11 Ministry Purpose & Context of Hebrews
0:03:42 Chapter 11: Not a Digression, But Proof
0:05:12 Defining Faith: The Hebrew "Emunah"
0:05:55 Hebrews 11:1-2: "Now faith is the substance of things"
0:08:45 Emunah in Action: A Visual Example
0:09:52 Faith Under Pressure: The True Test
0:10:46 James 2:18: "Show me your faith without works"
0:12:10 Hebrews 11:1 Reanalyzed with the Greek "hypostasis"
0:15:07 God's View of Our Faith
0:17:12 Our View of God's Faithfulness
0:18:59 Connecting the Perspectives: Priestly Action
0:21:02 Hebrews 11:2-7
0:23:35 Hebrews 11:8-10 Regarding Abraham
0:27:30 Hebrews 11:20-23
0:28:19 Hebrews 11:24-26
0:30:31 Hebrews 11:27 -29
0:31:35 Hebrews 11:32-34
0:32:36 Hebrews 11:35-39
0:33:47 Personal Application: The Priesthood of the Believer
0:35:48 Conclusion & Call to Faithfulness
0:36:56 Closing Prayer & Blessing
Please consider partnering with us and paying it forward to others by donating by texting PayitForward to 801801 or visiting: PassionForTruth.com/donate
🔔Subscribe to this channel to learn more about the Christian Roots of your faith: youtube.com/passionfortruthvideo
✅ Stay Connected With Us:
👉 Website passionfortruth.com
👉 Facebook facebook.com/PassionForTruth
👉 Instagram instagram.com/jimstaleyofficial
👉 Rumble rumble.com/user/PassionForTruthVideo
👉 Twitter twitter.com/pftministries
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👉 Understanding The End-Days Judgment: What It Means? - Insights From Jim Staley youtu.be/CTPPCYQJKVc
👉 Promo: Easter Vs. Passover - Bunnies, Eggs And The Resurrection Of Christ? https://youtu.be./m_xcS_GAkwo
👉 The Real Meaning Of The 8th Commandment – Jim Staley youtu.be/966SY9dHX6E
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✅ About Passion For Truth Ministries:
Have you ever said to yourself, "There's got to be something more?" Well...there is. And this channel is dedicated to just that—the discovery of something more. Join Pastor Jim Staley as he uncovers the true Christian roots of our faith, which are deeply rooted in the Hebraic context, culture, and languages of the Bible.
Going back to the Christian Roots of our faith has freed millions of people around the world from the traditions and doctrines of men, allowing them to truly serve our Creator YHWH in both Spirit and Truth.
Why do we do what we do here at PFT? Because the Truth can only do one thing: Set Us Free!
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ─ John 8:32
"Set them apart in Your truth – Your Word is truth" ─ John 17:17
For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: info@passionfortruth.com
🔔Subscribe to the channel if you are interested in learning more about Christianity: youtube.com/passionfortruthvideo
What if you learned a definition of faith that truly could change your life! Does Hebrews 11 really teach that faith is “believing in what you can’t see”… or have we misunderstood what the author is actually saying?
If biblical faith is often reduced to emotion or mental belief, why does the Hebrew concept of emunah describe something far deeper, more concrete, and more covenantal?
In this episode of Decoding Hebrews, Pastor Jim Staley walks through Hebrews 11 phrase by phrase in its original first-century Jewish context. We’ll uncover how emunah, the Hebrew idea behind “faith”, is rooted in loyalty, firmness, and obedient trust. You’ll discover the difference between Western abstract belief and the biblical, Hebraic faith that every hero in Hebrews 11 actually lived out.
We’ll explore the tension between “substance” and “evidence,” how emunah shapes our daily walk, why true faith always leads to action, and how this foundational verse prepares us for the entire faith-hall-of-fame that follows.
👉 Join us Saturday at 11 AM CST right here on our YouTube channel
0:00:00 Introduction & A New Perspective on Faith
0:01:11 Ministry Purpose & Context of Hebrews
0:03:42 Chapter 11: Not a Digression, But Proof
0:05:12 Defining Faith: The Hebrew "Emunah"
0:05:55 Hebrews 11:1-2: "Now faith is the substance of things"
0:08:45 Emunah in Action: A Visual Example
0:09:52 Faith Under Pressure: The True Test
0:10:46 James 2:18: "Show me your faith without works"
0:12:10 Hebrews 11:1 Reanalyzed with the Greek "hypostasis"
0:15:07 God's View of Our Faith
0:17:12 Our View of God's Faithfulness
0:18:59 Connecting the Perspectives: Priestly Action
0:21:02 Hebrews 11:2-7
0:23:35 Hebrews 11:8-10 Regarding Abraham
0:27:30 Hebrews 11:20-23
0:28:19 Hebrews 11:24-26
0:30:31 Hebrews 11:27 -29
0:31:35 Hebrews 11:32-34
0:32:36 Hebrews 11:35-39
0:33:47 Personal Application: The Priesthood of the Believer
0:35:48 Conclusion & Call to Faithfulness
0:36:56 Closing Prayer & Blessing
Please consider partnering with us and paying it forward to others by donating by texting PayitForward to 801801 or visiting: PassionForTruth.com/donate
🔔Subscribe to this channel to learn more about the Christian Roots of your faith: youtube.com/passionfortruthvideo
✅ Stay Connected With Us:
👉 Website passionfortruth.com
👉 Facebook facebook.com/PassionForTruth
👉 Instagram instagram.com/jimstaleyofficial
👉 Rumble rumble.com/user/PassionForTruthVideo
👉 Twitter twitter.com/pftministries
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✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
👉 Understanding The End-Days Judgment: What It Means? - Insights From Jim Staley youtu.be/CTPPCYQJKVc
👉 Promo: Easter Vs. Passover - Bunnies, Eggs And The Resurrection Of Christ? https://youtu.be./m_xcS_GAkwo
👉 The Real Meaning Of The 8th Commandment – Jim Staley youtu.be/966SY9dHX6E
👉 Introduction to the Feast Days of the Lord youtu.be/B5sKZTxQSx8
=============================
✅ About Passion For Truth Ministries:
Have you ever said to yourself, "There's got to be something more?" Well...there is. And this channel is dedicated to just that—the discovery of something more. Join Pastor Jim Staley as he uncovers the true Christian roots of our faith, which are deeply rooted in the Hebraic context, culture, and languages of the Bible.
Going back to the Christian Roots of our faith has freed millions of people around the world from the traditions and doctrines of men, allowing them to truly serve our Creator YHWH in both Spirit and Truth.
Why do we do what we do here at PFT? Because the Truth can only do one thing: Set Us Free!
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ─ John 8:32
"Set them apart in Your truth – Your Word is truth" ─ John 17:17
For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:
📩 Email: info@passionfortruth.com
🔔Subscribe to the channel if you are interested in learning more about Christianity: youtube.com/passionfortruthvideo
