Tag: Promise

The whole theme of Hebrews 11 is perseverance in the Faith so that his readers would inherit the Abrahamic promise, the everlasting possession of the land! While the language is colorful, “heavenly country,” etc, it clearly refers to what is prophesied by the prophets. It cannot be “heaven” because the “better country” of which Abraham sought is NOT heaven. It cannot be “heaven” because Hebrews says plainly that Abraham lived in this land as a pilgrim and stranger.