Esv now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Niv now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance. Now faith is the substance: Just as our physical eyesight is the sense that gives us evidence of the material world, faith is the “sense” that gives us evidence of the. God has called us to obedience and. Verkkofor i say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; But to think soberly, according as. Verkkoin the cherished words of hebrews 11:1, “faith is the essence of things hoped for, the validation of things not seen. ” as a humble believer, my heart. Verkkofaith is the means by which we receive god's forgiveness and salvation. It isn't based on our own efforts, but on god's grace and mercy. Faith opens the door to experiencing the promises of god.