Hebrews 11:1-6 NIrV

Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see. [2] That is what the people of long ago were praised for. [3] We have faith. So we understand that everything was made when God commanded it. That’s why we believe that what we see was not made out of what could be seen. [4] Abel had faith. So he brought to God a better offering than Cain did. Because of his faith Abel was praised as a godly man. God said good things about his offerings. Because of his faith Abel still speaks. He speaks even though he is dead. [5] Enoch had faith. So he was taken from this life. He didn’t die. “He couldn’t be found, because God had taken him away.” (Genesis5:24 ) Before God took him, Enoch was praised as one who pleased God. [6] Without faith it is impossible to please God. Those who come to God must believe that he exists. And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him.