Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11 defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen, then lists Old Testament heroes exemplifying faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses and his parents, the Israelites at Jericho, Rahab, and others like Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, who through faith performed mighty works, endured trials, and faced persecution without receiving the promise.