Hebrews 11

Maud church of ChristBy Jim BradshawSunday Evening, July 20, 2014

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What is ?

Heb 11:1-3 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (2) For by it the people of old received their commendation. (3) By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

1. Being sure of the unseen

2Co 5:7 ESV for we walk by faith, not by sight.

What is ?

Heb 11:1-3 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (2) For by it the people of old received their commendation. (3) By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

1. Being sure of the unseen2. By Faith Great men of past received commendation.

Heb 11:4 ESV By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable

sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as

righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.

Heb 11:5 ESV By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now

before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God.

What is ?

Heb 11:1-3 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (2) For by it the people of old received their commendation. (3) By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

1. Being sure of the unseen2. By Faith Great men of past received commendation.3. By Faith We Believe the seen was made from the unseen.

Gen 1:1 ESV In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Rom 1:19-20 ESV For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. (20) For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Faith Pleases GodHeb 11:4-7 ESV By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. (5) By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. (6) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (7) By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Faith Pleases GodHeb 11:4 ESV By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous,

God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.

Through faith the dead speak!

Faith Pleases GodHeb 11:6 ESV And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Without Faith We cannot please God

Faith Pleases GodHeb 11:7 ESV By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving

of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

By Faith We become an heir of RighteousnessGal 3:26-29 ESV for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God,

through faith. (27) For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (28) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (29) And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.

God Has Prepared a City for the FaithfulHeb 11:8 ESV By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to

go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

The Faithful Obey!!!Read Hebrews 11:9,17,24-38

Joh 3:36 ESV Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.

God Has Prepared a City for the Faithful

Heb 11:10 ESV For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.

The Faithful seek a City not made with hands

Heb 11:16 ESV But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

Rev 21:1-4 ESV Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. (2)

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (3) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. (4) He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

God Has Prepared a City for the Faithful

Heb 11:17-19 ESV By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, (18) of whom it was said, "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named." (19) He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

The Faithful are tested

1Co 10:13 ESV No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

God Has Prepared a City for the Faithful

Heb 2:18 ESV For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

The Faithful are tested

Heb 4:15-16 ESV For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (16) Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.