FAITH explained Hebrews 11 The path into Gods

FAITH explained Hebrews 11

The path into God’s presence n 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. n Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, the Israelites, Judges & Prophets

The path into God’s presence n 2 Tim 3: 16 – Scripture is inspired: n Theos, “God, ” pneo, “to breathe” n OLD TESTAMENT: Patience & comfort in hope of a coming Savior & Christ (Rom 15: 4) n NEW TESTAMENT: God’s children by faith in Christ (Gal 3: 26); live by faith (Rom 1: 17) n Faith is an elementary principle (Heb 6: 1)

Degrees of faith n A Centurion: “great faith” (Matt 8: 5 -11) n Disciples: “little faith” (Matt 8: 23 -27) n Unlearned: “weak faith” (Rom 14: 1) n Faith only: “dead faith” (Jas 2: 17)

FAITH DESCRIBED (Heb 11: 1) n “Substance” or “Assurance” n n Bedrock under our hope (Heb 10: 34 -39) “Evidence” or “Conviction” n Proof of what is unseen { Scripture is the foundation of FAITH}

FAITH is TRUST n Abraham had confidence in God n n Heb 11: 17 -19; Gen 22: 7 -8; Heb 11: 19 Many believe, but have no trust in God n Acts 26: 27 -29; Jas 2: 19; Jn 12: 42

FAITH is PERSUASION n Having no doubts in God’s word n 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 n Jas 1: 17; 4: 2; Matt 7: 7 -11

FAITH is COMMITMENT n Paul’s life was on “deposit” w/ the Lord n 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. n Through FAITH our salvation is secure (2 Tim 4: 18; 1 Pet 1: 5)

A Failure of FAITH (1 Kgs 13) n The Young Prophet lacked TRUST, PERSUASION & COMMITMENT. n 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 Gospel John 8: 24; 20: 30 -31; Rom 1: 16; 10: 9 -10; Mark 16: 16; Heb 11: 6 • Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24: 46 -47; Acts 2: 38; 3: 19; 17: 30 -31 • Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10: 32 -33; Acts 8: 36 -38; Rom 10: 9 -10 • Be immersed in water Matt 28: 19; Mk 16: 16; Acts 2: 38; Rom 6: 3 -4; 1 Pet 3: 21 • Live in obedient faith Heb 5: 8 -9; 1 Peter 1: 14; Rev 2: 10