In the Bible what does Hebrews 11:1-2 mean mean

Hebrews 11:1-2 is an honest statement that actually means what it says. This is that faith comes from hope, not from evidence that can be seen or believed. It was written in acknowledgement that Christianity could offer nothing to justify faith, yet asked for faith. The author then goes on to cite people from the mythical past as having faith, just as the book's audience should have faith.