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 God's attitude toward the sinner?
How is the fulfilment of this prophecy recorded?
What is true of everyone who believes in Jesus?
Why are we admonished to fear God and keep His commandments?
How many are included in the \"all\" who have sinned?
When were the first of these signs to appear, and what were they to be?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?

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