Hebrews 11 contains wondrous examples of faithful men and women, and it demonstrates what faith does.
One aspect of faith that permeates the chapter is that faith saves. In verse 28, Israel kept the Passover and was not touched by the Destroyer. In Verse 29, Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry land by faith and was saved from Pharaoh’s army. Then, verse 31 tells us, “By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.” These examples share a common theme: deliverance and salvation. The Lord is able and willing to save us. We don’t deserve salvation, but God graciously offers it. Salvation is God’s gift, but He requires us to respond in obedient faith. When we do, we, too, can be saved. As Ephesians 2:8 reminds us, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”