Shadow and Substance
R. Balgarnie, D. D. Hebrews 11:1-2 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.… I. THE HOPE OF ATTAINING A PERFECT LIFE IS ONLY TO BE REALISED BY FAITH IN CHRIST. II. THE HOPE OF PERFECTING OUR LIFE-WORK CAN ONLY BE REALISED BY FAITH IN CHRIST. III. THE HOPE OF PERFECTING OUR HAPPINESS IS ONLY TO BE REALISED BY FAITH IN CHRIST. (R. Balgarnie, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. WEB: Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.