FAITH explained

Hebrews 11

The path into God’s presence

Heb 11:6 – But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, & that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,

Joseph, Moses, the Israelites, Judges & Prophets

The path into God’s presence

2 Tim 3:16 – Scripture is inspired: Theos, “God,” pneo, “to breathe”

OLD TESTAMENT: Patience & comfort in hope of a coming Savior & Christ (Rom 15:4)

NEW TESTAMENT: God’s children by faith in Christ (Gal 3:26); live by faith (Rom 1:17)

Faith is an elementary principle (Heb 6:1)

Degrees of faith

A Centurion: “great faith” (Matt 8:5-11)

Disciples: “little faith” (Matt 8:23-27)

Unlearned: “weak faith” (Rom 14:1)

Faith only: “dead faith” (Jas 2:17)

FAITH DESCRIBED (Heb 11:1)

“Substance” or “Assurance” Bedrock under our hope (Heb 10:34-39)

“Evidence” or “Conviction” Proof of what is unseen

{ Scripture is the foundation of FAITH}

FAITH is TRUST

Abraham had confidence in God Heb 11:17-19; Gen 22:7-8; Heb 11:19

Many believe, but have no trust in God Acts 26:27-29; Jas 2:19; Jn 12:42

FAITH is PERSUASION

Having no doubts in God’s word James 1:6 – BUT let him ask in faith, with no

doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven & tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord

Jas 1:17; 4:2; Matt 7:7-11

FAITH is COMMITMENT

Paul’s life was on “deposit” w/ the Lord 2 Tim 1:12 – For this reason I also suffer these

things [he was a prisoner on death row]; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know [TRUST] whom I have believed & am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

Through FAITH our salvation is secure (2 Tim 4:18; 1 Pet 1:5)

A Failure of FAITH (1 Kgs 13)

The Young Prophet lacked TRUST, PERSUASION & COMMITMENT. The word of a man became the bedrock of his

faith instead of the Word of God.

Where Does Your Faith Rest?

In men?

Or

In God & His Word!

Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life

• Put Your Faith in Christ through the GospelJohn 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6

• Repent or turn from your sinsLuke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31

• Confess your faith in ChristMatt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10

• Be immersed in waterMatt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21

• Live in obedient faithHeb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10