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92981 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.58 (Matthew Henry)
… the faith of Moses to such a degree as to enable him to gain such a victory over the world: He had respect unto the recompense of reward, that is, say some, the deliverance …
92982 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.59 (Matthew Henry)
… of Moses, namely, in forsaking Egypt: By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king, Hebrews 11:27. Observe here, (1.) The product of his faith: He forsook …
92983 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.60 (Matthew Henry)
… by faith, and lives upon him. (6.) This true faith makes sin bitter to the soul, even while it receives the pardon and atonement. (7.) All our spiritual privileges on …
92984 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.61 (Matthew Henry)
XIII. The next instance of faith is that of the Israelites passing through the Red Sea under the conduct of Moses their leader, Hebrews 11:29. The story we have in Exodus, Exodus 14:1-14:31. Observe,
92985 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.62 (Matthew Henry)
… . By faith they passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; the grace of faith will help us through all the dangers we meet with in our way to heaven.
92986 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.64 (Matthew Henry)
… of faith is mighty through God for the pulling down of strong-holds; he will make Babylon fall before the faith of his people, and, when he has some great thing …
92987 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.65 (Matthew Henry)
XV. The next instance is the faith of Rahab, Hebrews 11:31. Among the noble army of believing worthies, bravely marshalled by the apostle, Rahab comes in the rear, to show that God is no respecter of persons. Here consider,
92988 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.66 (Matthew Henry)
… for faith, and yet she was a believer; the power of divine grace greatly appears when it works without the usual means of grace. (2.) She was a harlot, and lived in …
92989 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.67 (Matthew Henry)
… .) True faith will show itself in good works, especially towards the people of God. (2.) Faith will venture all hazards in the cause of God and his people; a true believer …
92990 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.68 (Matthew Henry)
… their faith, though the objects thereof were not then so fully revealed. And, 4. We should lament it, that now, in gospel times, when the rule of faith is more clear …
92991 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.70 (Matthew Henry)
… same faith that gave Gideon so much courage and honour enabled him to act with great meekness and modesty towards his brethren afterwards. It is the excellency …
92992 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.71 (Matthew Henry)
… his faith over all the host of Sisera. (3.) His faith taught him to return all the praise and glory to God: this is the nature of faith; it has recourse unto God in all …
92993 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.72 (Matthew Henry)
… as well as a strong arm, he had never performed such exploits. Observe, (1.) By faith the servants of God shall overcome even the roaring lion. (2.) True faith is …
92994 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.73 (Matthew Henry)
… of faith will make men bold and venturous in a good cause. (4.) Faith will not only put men upon making their vows to God, but paying their vows after the mercy received …
92995 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.74 (Matthew Henry)
… lively faith. His first appearance on the stage of the world was a great evidence of his faith. Having, when young, slain the lion and the bear, his faith in God …
92996 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.75 (Matthew Henry)
… in faith who begin betimes in the exercise of it. (2.) Those whose business it is to reveal the mind and will of God to others had need to be well established in the …
92997 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.76 (Matthew Henry)
… strong faith was very requisite for the right discharge of such an office as this.
92998 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.77 (Matthew Henry)
… their faith. He mentions some things that easily apply themselves to one or other of the persons named; but he mentions other things that are not so easy to …
92999 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.78 (Matthew Henry)
… . By faith they subdued kingdoms, Hebrews 11:33. Thus did David, Joshua, and many of the judges. Learn hence, (1.) The interests and powers of kings and kingdoms are …
93000 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1145.79 (Matthew Henry)
… miracles; faith is an active principle of universal righteousness.