Hebräer 11:6

6 Ohne Glauben aber ist es unmöglich, ihm wohlzugefallen; denn wer Gott naht, muß glauben, daß er ist, und denen, die ihn suchen, ein Belohner ist.

Hebräer 11:6 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him
Or do things well pleasing in his sight; or any of the duties of religion, in an acceptable way; as prayer, praise, attendance on the word and ordinances, or any good works whatever; because such are without Christ, and without his Spirit; and have neither right principles, nor right ends: for this is not to be understood of the persons of God's elect, as considered in Christ; in whom they are well pleasing to him before faith; being loved by him with an everlasting love; and chosen in Christ, before the foundation of the world; (See Gill on Romans 8:8).

for he that cometh to God;
to the throne of, his grace, to pray unto him, to implore his grace and mercy, help and assistance; to the house of God, to worship, and serve him, and in order to enjoy his presence, and have communion with him; which coming ought to be spiritual and with the heart; and supposes spiritual life; and must be through Christ, and by faith: wherefore such a comer to God,

must believe that he is;
or exists, as the Arabic version; and he must not barely believe his existence, but that, as it is revealed in the word: he must believe in the three Persons in the Godhead; that the first Person is the Father of Christ; that the second Person is both the Son of God, and Mediator; and that the third Person is the Spirit of them both, and the applier of all grace; for God the Father is to be approached unto, through Christ the Mediator, by the guidance and assistance of the Spirit: and he must believe in the perfections of God; that he is omniscient, and knows his person and wants; is omnipotent, and can do for him, beyond his thoughts and petitions; is all sufficient, and that his grace is sufficient for him; that he is immutable, in his purposes and covenant; that he is true and faithful to his promises; and is the God of grace, love, and mercy: and he must believe in him, not only as the God of nature and providence, but as his covenant God and Father in Christ:

and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him;
who are such, as are first sought out by him; and who seek him in Christ, where he is only to be found; and that with their whole hearts, and above all things else: and, of such, God is a rewarder, in a way of grace; with himself, who is their exceeding great reward; and with his Son, and all things with him; with more grace; and, at last, with eternal glory, the reward of the inheritance.

Hebräer 11:6 In-Context

4 Durch Glauben brachte Abel Gott ein vorzüglicheres Opfer dar als Kain, durch welches er Zeugnis erlangte, daß er gerecht war, indem Gott Zeugnis gab zu seinen Gaben; und durch diesen, obgleich er gestorben ist, redet er noch.

5 Durch Glauben ward Henoch entrückt, damit er den Tod nicht sehen sollte, und er wurde nicht gefunden, weil Gott ihn entrückt hatte; denn vor der Entrückung hat er das Zeugnis gehabt, daß er Gott wohlgefallen habe.

6 Ohne Glauben aber ist es unmöglich, ihm wohlzugefallen; denn wer Gott naht, muß glauben, daß er ist, und denen, die ihn suchen, ein Belohner ist.

7 Durch Glauben bereitete Noah, als er einen göttlichen Ausspruch über das, was noch nicht zu sehen war, empfangen hatte, von Furcht bewegt, eine Arche zur Rettung seines Hauses, durch welche er die Welt verurteilte und Erbe der Gerechtigkeit wurde, die nach dem Glauben ist.

8 Durch Glauben war Abraham, als er gerufen wurde, gehorsam, auszuziehen an den Ort, den er zum Erbteil empfangen sollte; und er zog aus, ohne zu wissen, wohin er komme.