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.
 


Through what instrumentality is conversion wrought?
How has Christ made it possible for righteousness to be imputed to the believer?
14. What was the next step in their plan to secure lawful authority to carry out their unlawful purpose?
In the visions of John, what interpretation is given to the woman who sat upon many waters?
How does God regard those who walk in His law?
Was there anything made without Christ?
When was there a wonderful darkening of the sun?

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