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The Two Pillars of Faith
Commentators explain that pleasing God requires two foundational beliefs. First, one must believe that God truly exists—not as a vague idea, but as the personal, majestic God of Scripture. Second, one must believe He is a good God who graciously rewards those who seek Him. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, even demons can do the first, but the second—trusting in God's good moral character—is essential for true faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:6
18th Century
Theologian
But without faith it is impossible to please him. Without confidence in God—in his fidelity, his truth, his wisdom, his promises.…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:6
Impossible (αδυνατον). Strong word as in 6:4,18. See Ro 8:8 for same idea with αρεσα (αρεσκω, Galatians 1:10).
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Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:6
19th Century
Bishop
But without faith.—Better, and apart from faith it is impossible to be "well pleasing" (to Him); for he that…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:6
19th Century
Preacher
And that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
You must believe that God hears prayer. You must believe that he will p…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:6
Though the OT does not say that Enoch had faith, the author goes on to explain why he can speak of it so confidently. It is impossible to please Go…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:6
16th Century
Theologian
But without faith, etc. What is said here belongs to all the examples that the Apostle records in this chapter; but as there is some obscu…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:6
17th Century
Pastor
But without faith it is impossible to please him
Or do things well pleasing in his sight; or any of the duties of religion, in…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:4–7
17th Century
Minister
Here are some illustrious examples of faith from the Old Testament. Abel brought a sacrifice of atonement from the firstlings of the flock, acknowl…