As we saw last week, there is a type of faith that does not endure trials and temptations. Yet a lot of people feel that way? Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2004, All Rights Reserved. After going through the roll call of these saints, the example of Jesus is set forth in the 12th chapter as the most excellent example of enduring faith, The writer of Hebrews wrote to warn the church he addressed not to drift away from the truth and commit apostacy. He will establish the truth, right every wrong, and bring the whole world to justice. They become futile in their speculations, their foolish hearts are darkened, and professing to be wise, they become fools. By Faith - Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-12 Leave a reply Last week we discovered that God's vision in creation is to be with us. Impossible Without Faith: Hebrews 11:17-40. Think about this: Walking with God! That is the greatest privilege possible. With the threat of persecution looming over them, the Hebrew believers needed to be steeled to endure the coming trials by faith. God spoke into the nothing and creation happened. But I often see people violate this principle in their personal relationships, causing much damage. The constant, conscious enjoyment of the presence of God that, by faith, is possible for you now is a taste, an anticipation of the joys that will be yours forever in heaven. Our calling is to seek Him. Dont go looking for a God of your own imagination. How does all of this relate to Hebrews 11? They were not to cast away their confidence which brought such great reward. 9:4; 11:17), and three times in Hebrews (1:3; 3:14; and here). You are watching the official sermon video of Sierra Bible Church. Amos asks, Can two walk together unless they are agreed? The text says it is the substance of things hoped for. The difference is, the first man is looking with his unaided eye, whereas the second man is looking through a telescope. This faith lays hold of Gods promises and the reality of the unseen world, obediently applying those realities to present trials. It is not a list of great things that you have accomplished. Take that faith away and we have nothing left. That parable serves as a useful backdrop to our text last week (10:32-29), where the author urges his readers on to enduring faith. God will do whatever it takes to get us back. He trusted in God. Faith is unconditional trust in the promises of God. It is their faith that gets them out of bed in the morning and lets them enjoy the memories of their children rather than be haunted by their memories of them. Justification by faith is one of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. Isaac was old and blind. His faith made real in the present the future promises of God. But when you believe in His Word about salvation, you gain understanding about the origins of the ages that makes everything in history fall into place. July 29, 2012. Here we see another side of the life of faith. THE OLD Assembly's Catechism asks, "What is the chief end of man?" and its answer is, "To glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever." The fact that the author puts verse 3 at the start of his list of by faith examples, shows that faith in God as Creator is foundational to knowing God. Some think that faith is believing something . I know you believe. She writes that they prayed "sometimes with bitter disappointment, sometimes with a confidence that seemed infallible, and sometimes with frustration and a hurt so deep it ached." Lisa finally conceived, and 4-year-old Peter now brightens their lives. takes both words in an objective sense. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Enoch's story teaches us that death for the believer is not a traumatic event - though on earth it often seems traumatic. Christ said he would return, but it has been 2,000 years! Before we leave verse 1, lets apply it by illustrating how faith worked in the lives of three Hebrew young men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (Daniel 3). They are making up their own religion. He trusted in God. those who were Gentiles would have been taught these stories also as the Church made Scripture central to the faith. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Man looks on the outward and makes his judgments that way. Jesus: The Truer and Better Object of Faith: Hebrews 11:1-6. The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (John 1:14). Knowing the U nknowable. If you seek Him, you will find Him. Faith believes God regardless of the circumstances. The phrase is appropriate because this story is dark and tragic from beginning to end. He began walking with God after the birth of his son Methuselah. I did what I did because I believed it to be biblical and thus pleasing to God, but it resulted in a number of people trying to get me fired. Romans 10:17. But if you want to savor a place and enjoy it, get out of the car and go for a walk. Last week we looked at Abel and saw from his story that faith listens to God. Enoch was taken soon after Adam had died. Such faith takes the future promises of God and makes them real in the present. He created the things that are from things which are not. Humans might fabricate things out of the dirt or use material from creation for their buildings, but not God. He offered a first-born lamb from the flock. When the boys entered the ark, their wives went with them. 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God tests us so that we may know what is in our heart - 1 Peter 1:7 II. Since the day that Enoch began to know God, he must have been thoroughly enthralled at God's goodness to reward him. Bible Study & Sermon Videos; hebrews-11:2; Hebrews-11:2. Let's read the text ( Hebrews 11:1-3 ): Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. When He sends difficult trials into our lives, whether persecution, the loss of our health, or the loss of a loved one, we have to trust Him, believing that He is acting in love to form Christ in us. Noah was a righteous man who had great faith in God. God, who is Spirit, is eternal. This is an open invitation. Any duration. NOTES FOR SERMON ON HEBREWS 11:23-28 Part 2 (See Part 1) Vance Havner summed up Hebrews 11:24-29 Faith chooses the imperishable (He 11:24, 25, 26) Faith sees the invisible (He 11:27) Faith does the impossible (He 11:28, 29) Warren Wiersbe - True Bible faith is confident obedience to God's Word in spite of circumstances and consequences. [2] For by it the people of old received their commendation. These verses are not so much a definition of faith but they show us the attributes of faith. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. This is not good work. So, Adam was still living when Enoch was born. If you would draw near to God, you must believe that he exists (vs. 6). But even if your progress is slow, you will still be moving forward. Neither type of faith brought forth fruit to maturity. Matter is not eternal. Hebrews 11 begins with a short general definition of what faith is. This sermon is yet another feeble attempt to do so. If you do not come to Him in faith as your Savior, you will stand before Him in terror as your Judge! Faith obeys God even when we don't understand (17b-18) A. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his one and only son - Hebrews 11:17 Seth lived 912 years (Gen 5:8). By faith, Moses saw through the world with its fleeting pleasures and treasures. By any standards this is a remarkable story. God invites you to live in the constant, conscious enjoyment of His presence. 2/19/2023 Pastor Tom Harper presents a message entitled "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. Some modern translations of Genesis read Genesis 1:1 by When God began to create the heavens and earth, the earth was without form and void as though God arranged matter that was already there. And Hebrews here makes this abundantly clear. Adam lived to see his great, great, great, great, great, great, grandchildren. You hear, touch and smell things that you miss in the car. That means more than that heaven is a place of great happiness. Hebrews 11:1-7 20210425 Hebrews 11a Watch on Sermon taped on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mayberry Church Introduction to worship As I mentioned last week, the Session of both churches have spent time planning the future as we, God willing, come out of the COVID pandemic. Ages (worlds) is a Hebrew way of referring to the creation from the standpoint of its successive duration. I dare say many people in our churches have made up their own religion. So, to walk with God means that we go where He is going. A Matter of Faith: My Sermon on Hebrews 11 Faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing. Adam lived 930 years (Gen 5:5). This was Gods provision for multiplying the human population in its earliest generations. His faith proved the reality of the unseen God as greater than the reality of the flames that burned him to death. In November of 1994, Scott and Janet Willis, along with their six children, were traveling in their minivan from their home on the south side of Chicago to Milwaukee on Interstate 94. On the other hand, to deceive someone under the guise of love is to deny truth. His standard for living is clearly laid out in scripture. It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment (Heb 9:27). Permissions: You have permission and are encouraged to reproduce and distribute this material in any format you choose, as long as you do not alter or change the wording in any way and do not charge a fee (beyond the cost of reproducing these materials). By faith, he factored in eternity and looked to the reward. He was taken up into heaven (Acts 1:11). Whoever would draw near to God! If you want to get some place fast, get in a car. It is important to define or give substance to such an abstract noun as faith. All the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died (Gen 5:11). Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found because God had taken him (Heb 11:5). That is, God has placed in us a hunger to know who we are and where we fit in the universe. I often wonder if I would be a Christian if I hadn't been born in a Christina home, reared by Christian parents, lived next to a Christian church, surrounded by Christian people. Fathers, listen up. If someone lies to you or deceives you, you will not trust what he says or does. In. And that of course is the thing that ultimately matters about us all. He had just warned in Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. He quotes Habakkuk 2:4 which is also quoted by Paul and James. Hebrews chapter 11 has the answer we are looking for. By Faith the Invisible is Made Visible (Hebrews 11:1-2) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Sermon: Living By Faith in God - Hebrews 11. But you have not said it to build the other person in Christ, and so it is not loving. Abels sacrifice of a lamb from the flock points forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). God gives us the faith required to please Him. Faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality, of gaining Gods approval, and of understanding the origin of all that is. (Amos 3:3). It's what we believe about the things that matter most. Has it occurred to you that God may have done this so that you will seek Him and walk with Him in a way that you were not doing before? Any exceptions to the above must be approved by Unlocking the Bible, 1-866-865-6253. After telling us about Enoch who walked with God, Hebrews says, Whoever would draw near to God.. Pink)! 3:16-18) oozes with faith in the unseen God: O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. By their choice, sin and the sinful nature entered the human race. The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 11:23-29. Whoever would draw near to God must believe that He is! Chapters 11 and 12the final major portion of the epistleestablishes a call to respond in the only appropriate way, namely, by faith, to the realities the writer has discussed. Will you live it? Hebrews 11:1-6. . " It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom ." As we saw last week, there is a type of faith that does not endure trials and temptations. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. If the story of Abel is about our quest for acceptance, then the story of Enoch is the familiar metaphor of the journey. That you are God's creature, that you have rebelled, that he is holy and you are guilty as a sinner before him, that he sent Jesus Christ into the world to atone for sin, that by believing in Jesus his righteousness and the virtue of his death are imputed to you so that your guilt is swept away and you are accounted righteous in God's sight, that, if you believe in Jesus, you have been made a new creature in Christ, have been given a summons to live a new life and the power to live it, that when you die and your body is laid in the ground, your soul will be immediately and gloriously in the presence of God in heaven, and Jesus Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead and to vindicate those who have trusted in him, and that endless bliss and perfect satisfaction of human life, body and soul, awaits, at the resurrection, those who have trusted Jesus Christ. This motive of love must undergird all verbal expressions of truth (Eph. You will not share personal information because you are afraid that the person will use it in a way that damages you. Such faith, as we will see in the numerous examples of Hebrews 11, is down to earth and practical. You have to factor in eternity. So what do we have when we stand back and look at these three men who lived before the flood? But the rest of us struggle to believe at least part of the time. Our Savior broke the power of death when He rose from the grave. Faith or trust in God is at the foundation of a relationship with Him. But note this. Even though he was a devout Catholic (a fact he never tried to hide), Russert as moderator couldn't take sides so he wanted Meacham to take up the cause. There is more to life than that. For by it,'' that is, by faith, ''the elders obtained a good report. How could he do that? But this first one goes back to Genesis 1, to the biblical account of creation. We read this story and we wonder, How can this be? For George Carlin, the comedian, religion and God weren't high on his list. On a lifespan of 90 years that would be about 18 years old. Faith was about my belief in God. Death for a believer is Christ taking us home. Here is something that everyone who loves the Lord will aspire. Abel had been killed, but that was before Seth or any of his descendants were born. It did for three men: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. the writer also was confident that the church would be able to stand the test. Cain farmed the soil while Abel raised livestock. Offering the lamb was a sign that Abel was trusting in Gods promise. He speaks of straining forward toward what lies ahead (Phil 3:13). Adam and Eve chose a different vision. To draw near to God, we must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him (11:6). You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart (Jer 29:13). Martin Luther " Do not be afraid, little flock ," Jesus tells us in today's gospel reading ( Luke 12:32-40 ). Other Scriptures Referenced: Acts 17, John 20. . And I want to make two observations from them: i. Adam was still living when Enoch was born. You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. This is the kinda (expletive) you'd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude.". He's right! ''Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It is a central doctrine of both the Hebrews and Christians that God created the universe out of nothing (ex nihilo). If you would like to download two encouraging, FREE full-length MP3s of Tony's popular sermons: "The Sovereignty of God" and "How to Handle a Crisis," you ca. But, I have since pondered his question many times and I have sought to answer it. Please see below for details. The hoped for things we are sure of, are things God has promised. People who acted in defiance toward God. Hebrews 11:8 Sermons: By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance. Scot and Janet escaped the blaze with burns, but they couldn't save their children: Ben, 13, Joe, 11, Sam, 9, Hank, 6, Elizabeth, 3, and Peter, six weeks old. He managed to save his own family - and no one else. Like love, faith is demonstrated indirectly by action. That's the power of a godly leader. (2) Faith enabled people in the past to overcome. What is the reward? And if you add up all the numbers, you find that Enoch was taken up to heaven after 987 years. Every time the boy became sick you would think This is it. That's what Tim Russert said to Jon Meacham when he invited him to appear on Meet the Press to debate noted atheist Christopher Hitchens. But if you will starve the flesh and feed your faith, it will grow. Now, what does it mean to live by faith? You are the church, and Lifeway is here to serve you with biblical resources for everything life brings your way. Ditto for Cain. The French philosopher Pascal said that there is a "God-shaped vacuum" inside every human heart. Sons and brothers, pay attention. Your world changes. The Greek word, hypostasis, occurs twice in Paul in the sense of confidence (2 Cor. But when Methuselah was born, Enoch knew that he needed help and he began to walk with God. He trusted in God. by Gerhard Friedrich [Eerdmans], VIII:586), the proof of things unseen. The Bauer, Arndt, & Gingrich Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament [University of Chicago Press, 2nd ed.] Living with that "end" in mind, the Christian daily exercises faith in an unseen, almighty, and awesome God. Since the birth of Seth, all of these patriarchs carried on living. 2 For by it the men of old gained approval. On the other hand, sinners are unable to believe because of spiritual blindness (2 Cor. 1. He knew that he had to be ready to meet with God. Their response shows that by faith, they were making real in their present crisis the future promises of God regarding eternal life. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Noah's faith saved his entire family. We learn from them that: The story of Cain and Abel, recorded in Genesis 4, is a tale that is so well known that many people who never read the Bible know that Cain killed Abel. Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. Hebrews 11:1-2 (ESV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Today we come to the story of Enoch, where we learn that faith walks with God. Paul reminds us in Romans that hope is not yet seen is not hope (Romans 8:24). To go back to Howard Fineman's quote, it's all about pursuing (a great biblical concept) the one true God. God had revealed the acceptable sacrifice and faith listens to what God has revealed. And Enoch walked beyond space and time into eternity. Your family. And John MacArthur, with his rich, expository style of preaching, draws out the lessons we can learn from each of them. There is, of course, overlap between the objective and subjective senses of these words. At one point before we knew how things would turn out, I said to Marla, I am at peace that even if I get fired, God will take care of us, because I did the right thing. Live to please God and you will know His peace, even if people angrily oppose you. The judgment of the world is about to come!. Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-6 | Faith Facts Faith Facts (Hebrews 11:1-6) "Faith is the victory! It is essential for every believer to understand the nature of enduring faith. Ha! Light shines into the darkness, and we have reason to hope that the reign of death may not be forever. And in such a world, Enoch walked with God! That is why we need the preaching of the Word. There have been many triumphs/victories faith has obtained against incredible odds and we've seen that. Please include this statement on every copy distributed: By Colin S. Smith. We don't trust our government officials, we don't trust our bosses, we don't trust our neighbors, we don't trust our doctors, we don't trust our pastors. Hebrews 11:1-16 NASB. The story comes from Genesis 27. The second is (p. 249), a proving of (or conviction about) unseen things.. We dont know for sure the ethnic makeup of the church, but those who were Jews would have been taught these stories from their youth. The writer of Hebrews had told the church in chapter 10 of the trials they had already endured for the faith. We can't see the soul in heaven. The biblical view, that the eternal God spoke it into existence, is based on faith, but not on blind faith. There is a third principle for close relationships: Truth must be expressed in love. Verse 1 says that faith has substance. Faith is tangible, even though it is invisible. Sermon Archive "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. The roll call of the saints of the Old Testament would have been well known to the congregation. It has sustained the people of God through thousands of years in every sort of difficulty. Hebrews 11 begins by telling us what faith is: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1). You would think that a discovery such as human DNA, which shows amazing design, would cause all scientists to fall down in worship before God. Because he believes that God has called him to do it! There are many mysteries about this story. As our pressures mount, we are tempted to disbelieve in God's . But Enoch did not go through it. He believed so deeply and obeyed so completely and walked so intimately with God that it was natural for his entire family to do what he did. Faith proves or gives evidence for the things that we cannot see, thus giving us a conviction that these unseen things are true. In our day, Abraham is held in high esteem by Jews, Muslims and Christians. So it is. Maybe you know what this is like. Website:UnlockingtheBible.org. Only the seed on the good ground bore fruit with perseverance (Luke 8:11-15). God gives you a new assignment, and you know that you are out of your depth. So, faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. All men and all boys, heed this word. Each of them highlights a distinct aspect of faith. One brother kills another in an outburst of rage and envy. Abel had faith; Cain did not. Thirdly, God chose the Son who is His express image to purge our sins. God had brought them through these hard times which included the loss of their property and being made homeless. Their answer (Dan. Muller had no savings accounts and he refused to make the needs of the ministry known, even to potential donors. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. Faith is trust in what God said simply because it's God who said it. What is the characteristic that binds all these triumphs/victories together? All of the patristic and medieval scholars understood the words in the objective sense, but Melanchthon advised Luther to render it, sure confidence. Luthers interpretation has influenced most scholarship since the Reformation (Koster, ibid.). In any case he walked with God for 300 years. We are told in vs. 5 that Adam lived for 930 years. Both faith and works come from God. The Power of Faith will help you strengthen your confidence in God's promises. If you add the ages at which each of these patriarchs became a father, you will find that from Adam to the birth of Enoch was 622 years (130 + 105 + 90 + 70 + 65 + 162 = 662 years). It refers to the repeated phrase, then God said (Gen. 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26). And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Nothing is impossible with God. Check reviews on By Faith Sermons on Hebrews 11 from Reformers Bookshop: Endorsement'As an expositor of Scripture I regard Manton with unmingled admiration. You will not believe the personal information that the person shares with you, because you think, I dont trust this guy!. The reward of seeking God is finding Him. Having trouble logging into your account? The answer lies in the resurrection and the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Hebrews 11 tells us what it means to have faith and obtain life. It is reflected in their giving, their truth-telling, their church attendance, their integrity. As long as there remain certain natural prospects, faith does not get on even as easily (if I may say so), as when all natural prospects fail. Our weekly email connects you to the latest content and resources. Here, at any rate, he is facile princeps (easily foremost) among the divines of the Puritan schoolManton's Worksoffer real literary gold to the reading public.'- J.C. RYLEThe outstanding preaching ministry of Thomas Manton . Its no good saying, If God wants me He can make himself known to me. For 120 years he preached the truth and called the society around him to repentance. [2] For by it the people of old received their commendation. Pleasures are found at Gods right hand, and those who walk with God taste these pleasures before they ever arrive in heaven. While we should never be needlessly offensive toward people, our focus should not be on pleasing people, but on pleasing God, who examines our hearts (1 Thess. Back then, there were only eight true believers in the whole world. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. The subjective understanding is, faith means being confident of what we hope for, convinced of what we do not see. An objective understanding is, faith means the reality of the goods hoped for, (Helmut Koster, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, ed. And we must exercise the faith we have or it will begin to wither and die on the vine. What is the age difference between Cain and Abel? Faith, you see, is confident in the power of God's words. Ten generations are recorded here from Adam to Noah. Log In Create an Account. This is called providence. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Faith enables us to see the unseen world that the natural man cannot see. Why did one choose to be a farmer and the other a shepherd? Follow Us Online. 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