God accepted our ancestors because of their faith.
In the past God spoke to our ancestors at many different times and in many different ways through the prophets.
All these people were known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised.
Faith led Abel to offer God a better sacrifice than Cain’s sacrifice. Through his faith Abel received God’s approval, since God accepted his sacrifices. Through his faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
