that “he had pleased God.” 6. And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7. By faith Noah, warned by God concerning things not yet seen, respected the warning and built an ark to save his household; by this he condemned the world and became an heir to the righteousness that is in accordance with faith. 1. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for: On “assurance,” hypostasis, see the
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