201–2; Mathis and Murillo, Bib 3 [1922]: 83–84). Faith provides the objective ground upon which others may base their subjective confidence. This capacity of faith permits Christians to exercise a present grasp upon undemonstrable truth and to exhibit stability in the presence of hostility, knowing that the blessings for which they hope are firmly secured by the promise of God.20 There are some aspects of both Büchsel’s and Lane’s interpretations which we can retain with appreciation. However, note