The invisible is comprehended by faith—by taking God at His Word.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, so the only way to grasp what is unseen is to believe what God has said. Through faith we understand that God framed the worlds by His Word, and the visible creation testifies to His invisible nature. Les Feldick emphasizes that this faith is not blind; it rests on the documented, inspired Word of God.
Hebrews 11:1 — This verse gives the Bible's definition of faith as the evidence of unseen things, directly answering how the invisible is comprehended.
Hebrews 11:3 — This verse shows that through faith we understand the worlds were framed by God's Word, connecting faith to the invisible foundation of the visible universe.
Romans 1:20 — This verse reveals that the invisible things of God are clearly seen through creation, explaining how the invisible is comprehended through what is made.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." The invisible cannot be touched or tested, but faith provides the evidence that unseen realities are real. Hebrews 11:3 says, "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." The visible universe has its origin in the invisible word of God, and it is by faith that believers understand this. Romans 1:20 declares that "the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse." Creation itself reveals the invisible God, leaving every person without excuse. Romans 1:17 adds that God's righteousness is revealed "from faith to faith," and "The just shall live by faith." Colossians 1:15 reveals Christ as "the image of the invisible God," the visible manifestation of the unseen God. These passages consistently show that the invisible realm is understood only through faith and what God has revealed.
Les Feldick teaches that faith means simply taking God at His Word. Drawing on Hebrews 11:1, he explains that faith is "the substance," "the very meat/core" of things hoped for, and it is "the evidence of things not seen." When we enter the realm of the spiritual and the invisible, it has to be on the basis of faith because these things cannot be handled, put in a test tube, or tested in a laboratory. He also stresses that this faith is not blind faith. Les says his faith is "documented" because the Word of God proves its own validity. Les points out that in the realm of the believer, through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God; God spoke and the universe came into being. He notes that man's body is the only tangible, visible part; the rest—the spirit and the soul—is invisible yet still a viable entity, just as the wind is invisible but real. Finally, Les points to Romans 1:20 and Colossians 1:15 to show that the invisible God has made Himself known through creation and through Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God. These truths must be taken by faith because they cannot be proven on an experimental desk; Scripture says it, and by faith we believe it.
Hebrews 11:1 says faith is "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Les Feldick emphasizes that faith is taking God at His Word and that in the spiritual, invisible realm, faith is the only basis on which we can operate. He says faith deals with things you cannot put your hands on or put in a test tube; it is the realm of the invisible, the spirit world.
Hebrews 11:3 teaches that "through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Les says there is no way to prove this any other way; God said it and we have to believe it. The visible creation came from something invisible—the Word of God—and faith is the only means by which we can grasp that.
Les Feldick directly addresses the accusation that faith is blind. He says, "My faith isn't blind, my faith is documented." Because there is so much in Scripture that proves its validity, he can have full confidence that this is the Word of God. Faith, then, is not a leap into the dark but a confident response to what God has revealed.
Romans 1:20 says the invisible things of God are "clearly seen" from the creation of the world, "being understood by the things that are made." Les teaches that the knowledge of the Creator God is out there "as clear as a bell." Creation itself testifies to His eternal power and Godhead, so that mankind is without excuse.
Colossians 1:15 says Christ is "the image of the invisible God." Les explains that an image is a visible manifestation of something, and Christ is the visible manifestation of the invisible God. He says we must take this truth by faith—it cannot be proven in a laboratory—but the Scripture says it and by faith we believe it.
Faith: The Only Basis on Which God Deals with Man
Les shows from Romans 1:17 that God's righteousness is revealed from faith to faith and the just live by faith, not by works or religion.
Through Faith We Understand Creation
Les shows from Hebrews 11:3 that the worlds were framed by God's Word, and the only way to understand this is by taking God at His Word.
Faith Is the Substance and Evidence of the Unseen
Les defines faith as taking God at His Word; it is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of the unseen.
Faith Is Documented, Not Blind
Les says his faith is not blind because the Word itself provides validation; faith is still the substance and evidence of what is unseen.
Faith Deals with the Invisible Spirit World
Les explains that faith operates in the invisible realm—things you cannot put your hands on or test in a test tube.
Man's Invisible Nature
Les points out that only man's body is tangible and visible; the rest of man's makeup is invisible yet real, like the wind.
The Invisible God Revealed in Creation
Les draws from Romans 1:20 that God's invisible power and Godhead are clearly understood by the things He has made.
Christ: The Visible Image of the Invisible God
Les teaches that Christ is the visible manifestation of the invisible God, and this truth is taken by faith because it cannot be proved in a laboratory.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
This is the foundational definition of faith as the evidence for the invisible, directly answering how the invisible is comprehended.
Hebrews 11:3: Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
This verse shows that the visible universe was made from the invisible word of God and is understood through faith.
Romans 1:17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
This verse connects God's righteousness to faith and declares that the just live by faith.
Romans 1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
This verse explains that the invisible God is clearly understood through the things He has made.
Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
This verse reveals Christ as the visible image of the invisible God.
Hebrews 11:6: But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
This verse shows that faith is essential for approaching God and pleasing Him.
According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Les Feldick says this simply means taking God at His Word. Faith deals with the invisible realm, things that cannot be physically touched or tested.
No. Hebrews 11:6 says without faith it is impossible to please God, and Hebrews 11:3 shows that through faith we understand the worlds were framed by God's Word. Les Feldick teaches that the invisible realm, the spirit world, must be entered by faith because it cannot be grasped by physical senses.
Les Feldick says his faith is not blind; it is documented. Because the Word of God has so much proof of its validity, he is confident that it is the Word of God, and he takes it by faith.
Romans 1:20 says the invisible things of God are clearly seen through the things that are made. Les teaches that the knowledge of the Creator is out there as clear as a bell. Creation gives evidence of God's eternal power and Godhead, leaving people without excuse.
Watch the Teaching: What Does "Salvation" Really Mean? Romans 1:16 Explained