This study was given by Dr. McLain from May 20, 1984 through September 16, 1984. This is one of the richest parts of scripture and demonstrates in practical ways what it means to believe. Faith is the substance or title deed of our assurance of things we hope for. Hope has not been realized yet because we are still in this dead body, but one day we shall see Him face to face. In the meantime, we have our title deed--our assurance. In this study, Dr. McLain traces the faith heroes of the past as they believed what God said to them. Each of these were faithful to what God said to them and in each case the message was different. By faith, Abel offered a better sacrifice, Noah built an ark, and Abraham went to a place which he should after receive for an inheritance and sojourned in the land of promise. As we search the scriptures, we find in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidencde of things not seen." and in Romans 10:17: "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Christ)." 2 Timothy is Paul's final letter and God's final word to us, which makes it a very important message for believers today.