"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. [2] This is what the ancients were commended for. [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. [4] By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. [5] By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. [6] And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11: 1-6 (NIV)
(v. 1) Faith is Defined: “to stand under, support.” “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Our faith, in God, the Bible, etc. is that which stands under us and supports us to believe in "things hoped for" and "the evidence of things not seen."
It doesn't require that we understand it; it only requires that we STAND ON IT!
(v. 6) Faith is Demanded -“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) WE cannot please God without faith. We cannot know God without faith. We cannot serve God without faith. We cannot approach God without faith. It is not a matter of improbability, but a matter of impossibility.
(vv. 4-40) Faith is Demonstrated - The writer gives us classic examples to strengthen our faith, sustain our faith, and solidify our faith. We read of great Bible characters that were nothing more than common, ordinary people; but, people who moved the hand of God by their faith.
Our faith, in God, the Bible, etc. is that which stands under us and supports us to believe in "things hoped for" and "the evidence of things not seen."
It doesn't require that we understand it; it only requires that we STAND ON IT!
(v. 6) Faith is Demanded -“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) WE cannot please God without faith. We cannot know God without faith. We cannot serve God without faith. We cannot approach God without faith. It is not a matter of improbability, but a matter of impossibility.
(vv. 4-40) Faith is Demonstrated - The writer gives us classic examples to strengthen our faith, sustain our faith, and solidify our faith. We read of great Bible characters that were nothing more than common, ordinary people; but, people who moved the hand of God by their faith.
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