The tenth pillar of supernatural faith asserts that faith is powerful and produces results. This principle is grounded in scriptures such as Mark 11:22–24 and 1 Corinthians 15:16–17, which emphasize the efficacy and fruitfulness of faith. However, Hebrews 11:39 presents a seeming contradiction:
“And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise.”
(Hebrews 11:39, NKJV)
This verse refers to the heroes of faith – Abraham, Moses, David, and others who believed God yet did not see the full manifestation of His promises in their lifetimes. How then can we reconcile this with the idea that faith always produces results?
1. Faith Produces Results in Multiple Dimensions
Faith is not limited to producing results in the natural or immediate realm. Pillar #9 teaches that faith receives in the supernatural realm before it manifests in the natural. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The patriarchs received the promise spiritually and prophetically, even though the full physical manifestation came later – often after their lifetimes.
For example, Abraham believed God for a multitude of descendants and a promised land. While he saw Isaac, he did not witness the full nation of Israel. Yet his faith was not in vain—it laid the foundation for generations. Thus, faith produced results, just not all within his earthly timeline.
2. Faith’s Victory Is Not Always Immediate, But It Is Inevitable
Mark 11:24 teaches that when we pray, we must “believe that we receive them, and we shall have them.” The phrase “shall have” is in the future tense, indicating that manifestation may take time. Hebrews 11:39 does not say the promises were denied – only that they were not received yet. Verse 40 continues:
“God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.”
This reveals a divine strategy: the fulfilment of promises was deferred to include a greater collective blessing. Faith’s victory is not always immediate, but it is always eventual. The delay does not negate the power of faith – it magnifies it by aligning it with God’s eternal purposes.
3. Faith Is Measured by God’s Perspective, Not Human Timelines
Pillar #10 emphasizes that faith is powerful because it is backed by God’s Word and power (Dunamis). Romans 1:16 calls the gospel “the power of God unto salvation.” This salvation-soteria – includes deliverance, healing, and wholeness. From God’s perspective, the heroes of faith did receive: they were justified, honoured, and included in His eternal plan.
Mark 5:34 and Mark 10:52 show Jesus affirming that “faith has made you whole.” Wholeness is not just physical healing – it is spiritual completeness. The saints in Hebrews 11 were made whole by their faith, even though the full promise was deferred. Their testimony remains powerful and enduring.

Conclusion
Pillar #10 rightly declares that faith is powerful and produces results. Hebrews 11:39 does not contradict this – it expands it. Faith’s results may be spiritual, eternal, or delayed, but they are never absent. The heroes of faith received a good testimony, were justified by God, and became part of a greater promise that includes all believers. Faith always wins – sometimes in ways that transcend time.

Reference
• The Holy Bible, New King James Version (NKJV)
• https://biblehub.com/commentaries/hebrews/11-39.htm