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. I think that's often how we hear today's second reading ( Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 ). 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. Faith, indeed, has a way of making the future present and the unseen visible. I know you believe in Christ." Today their grief is wrenching and unremitting, yet they continue on by faith. (Amos 3:3). 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When Meacham wrote about Russert's invitation, and the phrase, "It's the faith, Brother," he drew this conclusion: "In that brief chat the many sides of Russert were on display: he was cajoling and charming, playing it straight, pushing others to be braver and bolder, all in the service of creating an interesting conversation about the things that matter most.". How true that is. We are told in vs. 5 that Adam lived for 930 years. There is also the realm of the spirit, the invisible spiritual kingdom of God. Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you." Why did one choose to be a farmer and the other a shepherd? Sometimes it involves leaning into the wind. The French philosopher Pascal said that there is a "God-shaped vacuum" inside every human heart. Delivered on Sabbath Morning, December 14, 1856, by the REV. Here we see another side of the life of faith. Eventually that orphanage grew to 2,000 children who needed food, clothing, and shelter every day. But the rest of us struggle to believe at least part of the time. Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Put Your Hand in the Hand of God The Rev. In Hebrews 10:39 he says to the congregation, "You are those who are of faith. He wanted to prove to the world that there is reality in dealing with the living God. He trusted in God. It gains Gods approval. Verse 1 says that faith has substance. Faith is tangible, even though it is invisible. 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. Both faith and works come from God. For the believer in Jesus, death is a transition from this life to the next. Enoch got through his early years without too much trouble. As John Stott remarked, death is a "trivial episode" to the believer. It is about the faith and that faith must be in Jesus. Enoch lived with a profound awareness that judgment was coming. To go back to Howard Fineman's quote, it's all about pursuing (a great biblical concept) the one true God. 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. Instead we find complexity, and diversity not only between religious communities but within it as well." There is more to life than that. Faith comes down to us as a gift from God. You will not share personal information because you are afraid that the person will use it in a way that damages you. There are many mysteries about this story. The world often ridicules or despises the person who lives by faith. After telling us about Enoch who walked with God, Hebrews says, Whoever would draw near to God.. that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. Here is a message especially for all the men. 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. Listen as Old Testament giants of faith still speak to us through their lives. You can't see any of this. Faith is the telescope that brings the future promises of God into present focus. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. What if they had been burned to death? The answer is, they would have died in faith and God would reward them abundantly throughout eternity in heaven. Seen through the eyes of a public that gasped at the enormity of their tragedy, Scott and Janet Willis faced unendurable grief. All Sermons Bible Studies Devotionals Prayers. Greear. That's as fine a tribute as you are likely to find, and not just about a public figure. It will sustain you in the trials that you face right now! Enoch's story teaches us that death for the believer is not a traumatic event - though on earth it often seems traumatic. It has sustained the people of God through thousands of years in every sort of difficulty. But if you will starve the flesh and feed your faith, it will grow. Enoch was surrounded by people who had no place for God. 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." By faith, Moses saw through the world with its fleeting pleasures and treasures. Faith taken seriously makes a difference in our world and changes the way we live. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Gen 5:24). He will establish the truth, right every wrong, and bring the whole world to justice. Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-12 John Piper Sermon The Hope of Exiles on the Earth Jun 29, 1997 Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-22 John Piper Sermon Liberated for Love by Looking to the Reward Aug 3, 1997 Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28 John Piper Sermon Faith to Be Strong and Faith to Be Weak Aug 10, 1997 Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-38 John Piper Message Abel had been killed, but that was before Seth or any of his descendants were born. How can you live in a constant, conscious enjoyment of the presence of God? a. Husbands, observe this carefully. The reason that faith in God as creator comes first is not by accident. You hear, touch and smell things that you miss in the car. This indicates that things were going to become even more difficult in the immediate future. The order is crucial: first the man, then the offering. Website:UnlockingtheBible.org. J.D. And that's why we've got to take it seriously. And without God's help, we would never believe all of that. Tim Russert was 100-percent right. 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). Muller had no savings accounts and he refused to make the needs of the ministry known, even to potential donors. Any known sin in your life has been confessed and forgiven. Hebrews 11:8-10. I dare say many people in our churches have made up their own religion. Hebrews 11:17-40. Enoch was taken soon after Adam had died. Whoever would draw near to God must believe that He is! But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.. You cant walk with someone when you are hiding from them. Cain brought an offering from his crops while Abel brought a sacrifice of the best of his herd. The evidence of our eyes is against all of this. 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. Perhaps that's what happened to Enoch. Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. Like love, faith is demonstrated indirectly by action. Faith has its reasons. 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.". Pink)! In ancient times the Jews considered Abraham to be almost worthy of their worship. God gave this marvelous sign that one day even death itself will be conquered. One brother kills another in an outburst of rage and envy. ( Hebrews 11:1) A definition of faith. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! If you do not come to Him in faith as your Savior, you will stand before Him in terror as your Judge! Until recently, the nearly universal voice of the Church was the traditional view that God created all from nothing. Pleasures are found at Gods right hand, and those who walk with God taste these pleasures before they ever arrive in heaven. 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). Augustine said, "O Lord, you have made us for yourself. As Psalm 33:6, 9 affirms, By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host. 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). This sermon is yet another feeble attempt to do so. Please include this statement on every copy distributed: By Colin S. Smith. He will save all that come to Him in faith. George Muller was another man who made Gods promises real by faith, and proved in a visible way the reality of the invisible God. Just after I became pastor here, I had to take a stand on a matter that resulted in a lot of conflict. Isaac's blessing of Jacob and Esau shows faith in God's promises, even when circumstances seem to contradict those promises (11:20). 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. It is important to define or give substance to such an abstract noun as faith. As bad as things are, they were worse in Noah's day. Saving faith comes as Gods gift, not as a human effort (Eph. Bible Study & Sermon Videos; hebrews-11:2; Hebrews-11:2. It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment (Heb 9:27). Creation is dependent upon the Son for its maintenance. Ha! What is faith? All scholars agree that the word is used objectively in 1:3, which states that Christ is the exact representation of Gods nature (essence, or reality). Some think that faith is believing something . A lack of truth erodes trust and causes distance in relationships. Genesis 4:4 says that God looked with favor on Abel and his offering. 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. The author says that faith gives us understanding of how the material universe (and time) came into being, namely, by Gods spoken word. The principle is this: Trust is essential for close personal relationships. Faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality, of gaining Gods approval, and of understanding the origin of all that is. 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. To that end, he devotes chapter 11 to an explanation and illustration of genuine faith that endures. These verses are not so much a definition of faith but they show us the attributes of faith. Finally, By faith we understand that the ages [lit.] And for 300 more years he walked with God until "he was no more, because God took him away" (v. 24). What exactly had Adam taught his sons about the proper way to approach God? The author does not want us to have a temporary, flimsy faith that shrinks back to destruction. This is an open invitation. 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. There is, of course, overlap between the objective and subjective senses of these words. And in the light of that Enoch walked with God. He had always believed in God, always come to worship, always offered the sacrifices. It understands the origins of all that is. Noah's faith saved his entire family. If we are going to follow Jesus, we must do the same. Since Gods promises are given in specific contexts, how can we know which of them apply to us now? I know you believe. 2335 Presidential Drive, Suite 114 . 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. They knew what death was because they had seen it in the animals, but when the first man died, all of the others knew this is what will happen to me! God never intended for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac - Genesis 22:1-2 B. 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. This is the power of a godly example. 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. This motive of love must undergird all verbal expressions of truth (Eph. Just one tap away from sermons, blogs, and other resources. And He says to us, I go to prepare a place for you andI will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also (Jn 14:2-3). But here's what I wonder. Walking with God involves peace, purpose, progress, privilege and pleasure. In just four brief verses (Genesis 5:21-24), we have his entire life history. One day Enoch and God had walked so far that God said, "Why don't you come home with me?" And just one generation later, their son Cain killed his brother. Hebrews 11:1 gives a definition, or at least a good description, of the faith that pleases God: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." "Confidence" is the translation of a Greek word that means "foundation." Faith is the foundation that . If you do not trust someone, you will not allow yourself to get close to that person. 3By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not seen." (Hebrews 11:1-3) I'm focusing today's sermon on our . God picked him up and carried him across it (A.W. So in developing the theme of enduring faith, our authors first point is that faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality. 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. Certainly Cain represents all those people in the world who believe they can make up their own religion. a. Faith proves or gives evidence for the things that we cannot see, thus giving us a conviction that these unseen things are true. When the boys entered the ark, their wives went with them. 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 . Intro: Our text mentions a man named Abraham. All of us know about the great flood, the massive ark, and the gathering of the animals. What were their growing-up years like? So it is. But if you want to savor a place and enjoy it, get out of the car and go for a walk. Our faith substantiates what we hope for, thus giving us assurance that they are true. He cites Habakkuk 2:4, But My righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. Then he expresses his confidence in his readers (10:39), But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. His subject is enduring faith. Some of his readers were in danger of shrinking back to destruction. Any duration. And only God can give me what I need. God had revealed the acceptable sacrifice and faith listens to what God has revealed. Let's stop complaining about the evil of the present day. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. He went out, not knowing where he was going. Let's read the text ( Hebrews 11:1-3 ): Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. One place where it comes close to doing so, however, is in today's reading from the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews. these people were heroes. You are at peace in the presence of God, because you have nothing to hide from Him. Hebrews 11:1-16 NASB. Some of you may think that 65 sounds quite old, but at this point, Enoch was about a fifth of the way through his life. This grim reality runs like a relentless drumbeat throughout the chapter. As it is difficult to directly translate into English because it has many meanings, we must look at the context here. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Hebrews now refers to creation itself. Enoch knew that the judgment of God was coming soon. 2. That is, God has placed in us a hunger to know who we are and where we fit in the universe. Hebrews chapter 11 has the answer we are looking for. 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. And we know how Noah saved his family while the world around him perished. It renders the first phrase (p. 847), in faith things hoped for become realized (or, reality). THE FEEDING OF FAITH: You are not born with faith as you need to have it. Hebrews 11:1 has always been a difficult verse for me to get a handle on. 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. The Bible calls Noah a preacher of righteousness but he didn't have much to show for his efforts. This means that the Son is Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. 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.. Yes, it is. Ultimately, this will undermine the relationship, because it erodes trust. Death becomes the doorway into the unfiltered presence of God. And the author of Hebrews is explaining that by way of illustration in Hebrews chapter 11. You have to factor in eternity. Sons and brothers, pay attention. We can't see the soul in heaven. Since the birth of Seth, all of these patriarchs carried on living. This story points us to the hope we have in Jesus who broke through the power of death and ascended into heaven. 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. This runs through the whole chapter with one exception. The seed sown on the rocky ground sprang up quickly, but it also quickly withered and died when trials hit. For posting on the web, a link to this document on our website (www.UnlockingtheBible.org) is preferred. It has even entered our language as a synonym for troublemaking - Raising Cain. All of us are on a journey going somewhere. Those who are alive when Christ comes in glory will be taken across the river, without going through it. The early chapters of Genesis chart the growth of sin in the world and its devastating effects. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2004, All Rights Reserved. Nine generations were all living at the same time! Adam and Eve disobeyed a single command in the Garden. Adam and Eve chose a different vision. So faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality and of gaining Gods approval. 12:2). 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. Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years (Gen 5:22). Impossible Without Faith: Hebrews 11:17-40. Taken seriously, makes a difference, changes the way we live. What is the faith that pleases God. Last week we looked at Abel and saw from his story that faith listens to God. The truth is that God is not responsible for many of those things, fallen man is. And all our striving after career goals, worldly success, financial independence, and even our jumping from one relationship to another, those things are but symptoms of our deeper need to find our place in the universe. But I often see people violate this principle in their personal relationships, causing much damage. Men, God holds you accountable to set the pace for your entire family. By faith he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen (11:27). *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. Faith says, "I believe God. Your world changes. It is the doorway through which we enter the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its no good saying, If God wants me He can make himself known to me. 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. If you want to get some place fast, get in a car. You will always be on guard. 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. He speaks. 2:8-9). Nothing is impossible with God. Their faith needed to be strengthened to meet this challenge. But God is full of grace and mercy and soon after the death of Adam, God gave a wonderful sign that deaths power would be broken. 2:4). You can't prove it in a laboratory. Being unconditionally certain that it's true requires faith. They refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzars idol, which caused the offended king to threaten to throw them into the blazing furnace. Sermon: Living By Faith in God - Hebrews 11 by Rick Ezell on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM Sermon series: Inner Workings Developing a Heart for God - 1 Samuel 16 Assuring Your Knowledge of God - Hebrews 6 Living By Faith in God - Hebrews 11 Hungering for the Righteousness of God - Matthew 5 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1-7 Introduction You can only understand that by faith, because no one was there to observe it. The roll call of the saints of the Old Testament would have been well known to the congregation. "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come.". Robert Rayburn expresses this very directly: Think of what must be believed in order to become a Christian. Now faith is the substance: Just as our physical eyesight is the sense that gives us evidence of the material world, faith is the "sense" that gives us evidence of the invisible, spiritual world. Although the stress of the next section of Hebrews is on practical exhortations, doctrine is either taught or assumed in this part of the book as Read More Hebrews 11:1-7 - The Description of Faith Why did Moses do what he did? What I am about to say will probably sound obvious (Duh!). What is the faith that pleases God. Enosh lived 905 years (Gen 5:11). All of the others relate to a parade of characters from the Old Testament who trusted in God. Thirdly, God chose the Son who is His express image to purge our sins. 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). On the other hand, to deceive someone under the guise of love is to deny truth. Although I am not an example of great faith, I can share a personal example. Faith recognizes that God sometimes tests us (17a) A. It's the faith. "Hebrews 11 tells us what it means to have faith and obtain life. Adam died after 930 years. But when Methuselah was born, Enoch knew that he needed help and he began to walk with God. He uses the aorist tense in the infinitive "to please". See More Details. It did for three men: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. You are calling God a liar if you do not trust Him, and you cannot be close to a liar. Enoch was taken. Before we look at these three aspects of faith, it may be helpful to explain something about the nature of faith with reference to relationships. Walking involves movement in a particular direction. It is possible to walk with God, in a world that defies Him. Ha! Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-6 | Faith Facts Faith Facts (Hebrews 11:1-6) "Faith is the victory! By faith he believed God regarding things he had not yet seen. Verse 1 says that faith has "substance." Faith is tangible, even though it is invisible. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. Abel had faith; Cain did not. 2/19/2023 Pastor Tom Harper presents a message entitled "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. Yet a lot of people feel that way? Pastor Colin Smith preached this sermon on the faith of Sarah from Hebrews 11:11-12 as part of the series "Living By Faith." About. The phrase is appropriate because this story is dark and tragic from beginning to end. While the term is roughly equivalent to world, it allows for what modern science has established, that time is related to matter. 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. When Noah and Mrs. Noah entered the ark, their boys went with them. How do rewards fit in with faith? We don't even trust God. God, who is Spirit, is eternal. But as Paul explains (Rom. The second is (p. 249), a proving of (or conviction about) unseen things.. He said the following about God: "Something is wrong here: War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption and the Ice Capades. It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to. 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). This leads me to ask two questions: Do you have it? Rick has earned a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Hebrews 11:1-3) God spoke the universe into existence. God will do whatever it takes to get us back. But this first one goes back to Genesis 1, to the biblical account of creation. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition The Lockman Foundation, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. But they must have had some faith. Are we a nation "under God" can we really say, "In God We Trust"? However, do we take faith as seriously as we ought? And Noah had enough faith to inspire all of them to follow his example. ii. Perhaps he was like many men who don't get serious until they look into the face of their firstborn son or daughter. 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