Introduction:
Trusting the Word of God, no matter how I feel, because God promises a good result.
Do I Have Faith? (Hebrews 11:1-3)
- Does faith determine my Conduct ? (Heb 11:3)
- Is faith how I seek God's Approval ? (Heb 11:2)
Romans 3:28 - For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
Romans 4:5 - And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness...
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
- Does faith determine how I Understand the world? (Heb 10:28-29)
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." - CS Lewis
Romans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 11:1-3
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
In your own words, define Biblical faith.
How exactly were people in the Old Testament times saved by faith if Jesus didn’t offer His sacrifice yet (Heb 11:2)?
Why do you think creation is the first illustration of faith (v3)? How do you see God’s truths in Genesis 1-3 undermined today?
Breakout
Pray for one another.