This sermon is yet another feeble attempt to do so. 1. 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 . Hebrews now refers to creation itself. I need patience. Results like these do not belong on the resume of a supreme being. 12:2). This Son also maintains the universe by the word of His power. 3:16-18) oozes with faith in the unseen God: O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. We need to recognize that faith is not a meritorious work that we do to gain rewards from God. Without faith it is impossible to please Him (11:6). Noah's faith saved his entire family. Many martyrs have died at the stake because of their faith. Living with that "end" in mind, the Christian daily exercises faith in an unseen, almighty, and awesome God. Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS, and church supplies of $50 or more. Christ said he would return, but it has been 2,000 years! Pink says that the name Methuselah can mean, When he is dead, it shall be sent. He suggests that perhaps Enoch gave his son this unusual name, because God had revealed to him that when Methuselah died, the flood would come. Just one tap away from sermons, blogs, and other resources. 2/19/2023 Pastor Tom Harper presents a message entitled "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. What matters about them is the relationship they have with Jesus. Hebrews 11 begins with a short general definition of what faith is. How do I know that? After he arrived, they said, We promised you safe passage here, but not a safe return. They threw him in prison and condemned him to death because he condemned many of their corrupt practices, which were contrary to Scripture. It is reflected in their giving, their truth-telling, their church attendance, their integrity. Faith proves or gives evidence for the things that we cannot see, thus giving us a conviction that these unseen things are true. Obviously sibling rivalry was present from the beginning. Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon (Isa 55:6, 7). And that's why we've got to take it seriously. Picture Seth, and Enosh, and Kenan, and Mahalalel, and Jared, and Enoch, and Methuselah, and young Lamech all gathering round the old man. God gave this marvelous sign that one day even death itself will be conquered. It is not a list of great things that you have accomplished. Each of them highlights a distinct aspect of faith. Faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality, of gaining Gods approval, and of understanding the origin of all that is. And that is our calling today. They are making up their own religion. I think we take faith for granted. So, here is a young man who suddenly finds himself in a place where he knows that he needs the help of God. If we are going to follow Jesus, we must do the same. Truth is the basis for trust. Nine generations were all living at the same time! Being unconditionally certain that it's true requires faith. But true faith, faith that rests on God and his Word and believes all that he has said, true faith sees the unseen and say, "Yes, it is true.". Dont go looking for a God of your own imagination. Paul reminds us in Romans that hope is not yet seen is not hope (Romans 8:24). It has to make a difference. So how can you draw near to God? Our weekly email connects you to the latest content and resources. That is, God has placed in us a hunger to know who we are and where we fit in the universe. For by it the elders: The great examples of godliness all had different circumstances and personalities, but they all had one thing in common - faith. If the story of Abel is about our quest for acceptance, then the story of Enoch is the familiar metaphor of the journey. And in the light of that Enoch walked with God. What is the reward? 2. Whatever we may say about the two offering of Cain and Abel, the real difference was in the heart. Offering the lamb was a sign that Abel was trusting in Gods promise. Hebrews 11:1-16 NASB. Arguing from the greater to the lesser, since God can do the hard thing of creating everything from nothing, His is able to do the lesser things as well. Enoch was given a prophetic glimpse of the day when our Lord Jesus Christ will come with His holy angels. He had always believed in God, always come to worship, always offered the sacrifices. But when Methuselah was born, Enoch knew that he needed help and he began to walk with God. God said to Abraham, Do not be afraid I am your shield, your very great reward (Gen 15:1 NIV). Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Hebrews 11 New International Version Faith in Action 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. He offered a first-born lamb from the flock. Sermon Archive "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. Because he was looking to the reward (11:26). It's just not in us to believe those things. Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God (Hebrews 6:1) When we learn to depend on God's work in us, we learn to be perfectly peaceful, calm, undisturbed by . When the boys entered the ark, their wives went with them. That is what faith is: Faith is believing there is another dimension to life other than those which can be touched, tasted, seen or felt. What is the characteristic that binds all these triumphs/victories together? What is faith? takes both words in an objective sense. It has the idea of a "foundation or basis. The word also is used as a technical term for the unity of the Trinity, although this is not what is implied here. This runs through the whole chapter with one exception. Knowing the U nknowable. His standard for living is clearly laid out in scripture. Faith is unconditional trust in the promises of God. The "end" is often the culmination of a lifetime pursuit of intimacy with God. Habakkuk lived in difficult times before the Babylonians came to take away Judah into captivity. By exercising this kind of faith the ancients gained the warm commendation of God. Please see below for details. Robert Rayburn expresses this very directly: Think of what must be believed in order to become a Christian. People who acted in defiance toward God. 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. If you do not come to Him in faith as your Savior, you will stand before Him in terror as your Judge! Sermon: Living By Faith in God - Hebrews 11. You will always be on guard. This was Gods provision for multiplying the human population in its earliest generations. How did they know to bring an offering to God? To walk with God does not mean that you are perfect, but if you are walking you are making progress. And by the time of Noah we read, The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Gen 6:5). People who spoke against God. How did Cain know Abel's sacrifice had been accepted and his had not? Hebrews 11:6 "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" (NIV). What I am about to say will probably sound obvious (Duh!). Hebrews 11:32-35a Elijah: Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-23) Elisha: Shunammite Woman's Son (2 Kings 4:18-37). God teaches us by pointing to real-life examples of faith in action. ''Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [2] For by it the people of old received their commendation. There is also the realm of the spirit, the invisible spiritual kingdom of God. 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. We read this story and we wonder, How can this be? Enoch lived with a profound awareness that judgment was coming. The story of Enoch is told back in Genesis 5, where God records the generations from Adam to Noah, whose story we will look at next week. Abel trusted in God and offered the best that he had; Cain lacked faith and apparently just went through the motions. (2) Faith enabled people in the past to overcome. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. On the other hand, sinners are unable to believe because of spiritual blindness (2 Cor. Scripture: This grim reality runs like a relentless drumbeat throughout the chapter. I need a pure heart. For by it the men of old gained approval. The clear implication is that the approval comes from God, as the rest of the chapter shows (11:4, 5, 6, 39). As we saw last week, there is a type of faith that does not endure trials and temptations. We think it's easy to believe and easy to keep believing, but it's not - not for most of us. Along with the divinity of the Holy Spirit, we have the doctrine of the Trinity. 2:8-9). But this first one goes back to Genesis 1, to the biblical account of creation. There is clearly a reference here to God revealing His name to Moses. Romans 10:17. It did for three men: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. Why did one choose to be a farmer and the other a shepherd? One day Enoch and God had walked so far that God said, "Why don't you come home with me?" Greear. I will seek to clarify the meaning of the verse as I understand it, but I admit that my understanding may be limited. As Jonathan Edwards said as his final words, Trust in God and you need not fear (Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography, Iain Murray [Banner of Truth], p. 441). I think that's often how we hear today's second reading ( Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 ). Hebrews 11:1-2 (ESV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The most important thing about you what will matter about you forever is not how many people know your name, or not how many people follow you on social media. Faith or trust in God is at the foundation of a relationship with Him. From Abel to Enoch to Noah - what joins these men together? The seed sown on the rocky ground sprang up quickly, but it also quickly withered and died when trials hit. Joseph Parker says, The fifth chapter of Genesis is the beginning of that long series of characters in human history which are extremely uninteresting. What were their growing-up years like? 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.). Men, God holds you accountable to set the pace for your entire family. A lack of truth erodes trust and causes distance in relationships. It has sustained the people of God through thousands of years in every sort of difficulty. Here is a second principle for close relationships: Truth is the basis for trust. the writer also was confident that the church would be able to stand the test. 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." This motive of love must undergird all verbal expressions of truth (Eph. By faith, he factored in eternity and looked to the reward. It gains Gods approval. " This man is revered by over one-half the world's population. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. This is also the case here as it says the evidence of things not seen. So faith has the idea of what would normally be considered impossible, possible. When Noah and Mrs. Noah entered the ark, their boys went with them. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. Cain farmed the soil while Abel raised livestock. So it is. The author does not want us to have a temporary, flimsy faith that shrinks back to destruction. Every time the boy became sick you would think This is it. God had revealed the acceptable sacrifice and faith listens to what God has revealed. Second, if you have trusted in Christ as Savior, live each day to seek His approval. A Matter of Faith: My Sermon on Hebrews 11 Faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing. So many of us have filled our hearts with the junk food of the world. Hebrews uses the word three times. Faith was about my belief in God. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. ii. The Roman Catholic Church promised Jan Hus, the brave Czech martyr, safe passage to a hearing. And if you add up all the numbers, you find that Enoch was taken up to heaven after 987 years. Enoch was surrounded by people who had no place for God. What does it mean to walk with God? Ultimately, this will undermine the relationship, because it erodes trust. Both faith and works come from God. Ditto for Cain. The "hoped for" things we are sure of, are things God has promised. Some think that faith is believing something . Intro: Our text mentions a man named Abraham. Genesis 5 is a chapter of numbers and as every accountant knows, the numbers tell a story. Hebrews, Chapter 11, and Verse 1. And we know how Noah saved his family while the world around him perished. We are told in vs. 5 that Adam lived for 930 years. So what do we have when we stand back and look at these three men who lived before the flood? The order is crucial: first the man, then the offering. Isaac was old and blind. There is abundant evidence that an incredibly intelligent Designer created everything, especially human life. We're sorry, an error occurred. After the author defines faith, they put flesh on it in ways that both the intended readers and Christians today can look to to understand how to live an authentic life of faith. Our Savior broke the power of death when He rose from the grave. Walking isnt easy when the wind is against you. The biblical view, that the eternal God spoke it into existence, is based on faith, but not on blind faith. In ancient times the Jews considered Abraham to be almost worthy of their worship. Colin S. Smith. He wants them to become imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises (6:12). He will save all that come to Him in faith. He speaks. And we must exercise the faith we have or it will begin to wither and die on the vine. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. When Noah entered the ark, his wife went with him. They just aren't brave enough to say it. The Power of Faith will help you strengthen your confidence in God's promises. To draw near to God, we must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him (11:6). This leads me to ask two questions: Do you have it? "It's the faith, Brother." For by it,'' that is, by faith, ''the elders obtained a good report. We know that for sure from his prophecy recorded in Jude, but there may also be a hint of this in the name Enoch chose for his son. Since Gods promises are given in specific contexts, how can we know which of them apply to us now? Prepare meaningful sermons and worship events with our sermons, illustrations, quotes, humor, commentary, powerpoint, children's sermons and bulletins. Hebrews 11:1-3 | Search Results | Sermon and Worship Resources And that's why we've got to take it seriously. 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. Perhaps that's what happened to Enoch. The early chapters of Genesis chart the growth of sin in the world and its devastating effects. Adam died after 930 years. Lesson 32: By Faith (Hebrews 11:1-3) Related Media It is essential for every believer to understand the nature of enduring faith. All of us know about the great flood, the massive ark, and the gathering of the animals. If wickedness had filled the earth by the time of Noah, you can be sure that it was running rampant in the time of Enoch. 2:4). Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. As we saw last week, there is a type of faith that does not endure trials and temptations. Listen as Old Testament giants of faith still speak to us through their lives. For them it was all about the faith. There is much we don't know that we wish we knew. As we saw in chapter 10, Christs sacrifice on the cross is the only basis for forgiveness of sins. Bible > Hebrews > Chapter 11 > Verse 8 Library Free Downloads eBibles Hebrews 11:8 We don't even trust God. On a lifespan of 90 years that would be about 18 years old. If the enemy can get us to doubt Gods love in a time of trials, we will draw away from God and disobey His Word of truth. He knew that he had to be ready to meet with God. Two seemingly paradoxical things are true of faith: On the one hand, it is our responsibility to believe the gospel, because God commands us to believe (Mark 1:15). Such faith, as we will see in the numerous examples of Hebrews 11, is down to earth and practical. 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. But if you will starve the flesh and feed your faith, it will grow. The writer of Hebrews 11 would surely say agree to that. Fortunately, Karl experienced real faith before he went home to be with Jesus. Adam lived to see his great, great, great, great, great, great, grandchildren. 1) Faith: Being Certain of What You Do Not See - Hebrews 11:1-2 2) Creation: Understanding the Power of God's Word - Hebrews 11:3 3) Abel: Giving God the First Portion - Hebrews 11:4 4) Enoch: Believing God's Goodness - Hebrews 11:5-6 5) Noah: Heeding God's Warnings - Hebrews 11:7 6) Abraham (1a): Following God's Leading - Hebrews 11:8 "You gotta come down and defend the faith, Brother." Your family. You will not believe the personal information that the person shares with you, because you think, I dont trust this guy!. It's easy to look at Enoch or Noah or Joseph or Moses or David and say, "I could never do that." Down deep in our hearts, we have believed a lie that the life of faith is restricted to a few "special" people. Today we look at the 11th chapter of Hebrews which is often known as the faith chapter. In it are many examples of people who remained faithful to the LORD under the most difficult and impossible of situations. Yes, it is. 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. No one ever comes back from the other world to tell us of how things are there. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. It proves the reality of the unseen world. To ensure you receive the best experience on Lifeway.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit. By faith Moses gained Gods approval, even though he received the worlds scorn. 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.] It is like the sound of a train on the tracks when it gets up to speed, and he died, and he died, and he died.. Isaac's blessing of Jacob and Esau shows faith in God's promises, even when circumstances seem to contradict those promises (11:20). To blast a person may be truthful, but it is not loving. Maybe you know what this is like. Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-6 | Faith Facts Faith Facts (Hebrews 11:1-6) "Faith is the victory! Have Faith, Hebrews 11:1-3 - September 5th, 2021. The unseen things we are convinced of, are things God has revealed. 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 (Heb 11:6). God is merciful and just, so when we do justly and love mercy, then we walk humbly with our God (Mic 6:8). This story points us to the hope we have in Jesus who broke through the power of death and ascended into heaven. It punctured the van's gas tank and set off an explosion that ripped a hole through the backseat floor. 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). It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to. God never intended for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac - Genesis 22:1-2 B. He saw thousands of specific answers to prayer, which he carefully recorded and later published. Any exceptions to the above must be approved by Unlocking the Bible, 1-866-865-6253. This is for us today. You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. 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. Saving faith comes as Gods gift, not as a human effort (Eph. " It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom ." If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. It renders the first phrase (p. 847), in faith things hoped for become realized (or, reality). Faith is trust in what God said simply because it's God who said it. They refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzars idol, which caused the offended king to threaten to throw them into the blazing furnace. There are many mysteries about this story. The KJV and NKJV translate these words as substance and evidence. The NASB and NIV understand the words as subjective, whereas the KJV and NKJV take them as objective. Enoch's story teaches us that death for the believer is not a traumatic event - though on earth it often seems traumatic. This is an open invitation. The judgment of the world is about to come!. We have to believe it all on the strength of God's promise. The author refers to them, although not by name, in 11:34 (quenched the power of fire). 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. Tim Russert was 100-percent right. You are watching the official sermon video of Sierra Bible Church. It seems that the responsibility of being a father caused Enoch to feel that he needed God in a way that he had not felt before. Hebrews 11:1-6. . The flood came in the 600th year of Noahs life and if you compare that with the long years of Methuselahs life, you will see that God sent the flood in the year that Methuselah died. To go back to Howard Fineman's quote, it's all about pursuing (a great biblical concept) the one true God. For example, God confronts our unbelief and sin. Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. In fact, Adam was still living when Enochs son Methuselah was born and when Enochs grandson Lamech was born! Abel knew that a life must be laid down because God had revealed it, back in the garden of Eden when He made garments of skins to clothe Adam and Eve. You may think, Thats a great story, but what if God hadnt delivered them? So, faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. And it is Gods approval that counts, since He is the judge of the living and the dead! Just after I became pastor here, I had to take a stand on a matter that resulted in a lot of conflict. Such faith takes the future promises of God and makes them real in the present. These first generations lived for many years, but they had one thing in common: All the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died (Gen 5:5). Rather, his emphasis is more on the operation and outworking of justifying faith in the face of trials (John Owen, An Exposition of Hebrews [The National Foundation for Christian Education], VII:5, 7). Therefore, now is a good time to tackle the subject of faith. 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. This ancient story may seem a long way from the realities of your life today. He speaks of straining forward toward what lies ahead (Phil 3:13). (Amos 3:3). The difficulty of the verse lies in the meaning of the words translated (NASB) as assurance (being certain of, NIV) and (NASB) conviction (certain, NIV). 48:51. That's the power of a godly leader. And for 300 more years he walked with God until "he was no more, because God took him away" (v. 24). That is why we need the preaching of the Word. Paul says, I press on (Phil 3:12). God gave his one and only Son as the sacrifice for our sins. Then he adds, "That's a lot to believe." God tests us so that we may know what is in our heart - 1 Peter 1:7 II. Other Scriptures Referenced: Acts 17, John 20. . Pastor Colin Smith preached this sermon on the faith of Abraham from Hebrews 11:8-16 as part of the series "Living By Faith." "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Hebrews 11:6. Later in the day that Russert died Howard Fineman of Newsweek magazine made this observation during a television interview: "Tim Russert Did Not Pursue False Gods, He Pursued the Real One.". Hebrews 11 demonstrates that the life of faith is not a rarity. Concerning faith, he wrote (George Muller of Bristol, A. T. 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