Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

Answer

"And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided
some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." Heb. 11: 39,40.

What is this change from death to life called?
Why was Christ's preaching so impressive?
How did He show that He loved them?
What special reason is given for this?
What is sin declared to be?
What did Constantine's law require?
To whom has God given the earth?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle