Heb 11:1-3 "Leap of faith" (2)

Heb 11:1-3 "Leap of faith"

Faith / Faith / Hebrews 11:1–3

During times of difficulty be of faith, trusting in God faithfulness to deliver

Intro: On this side of Christ establishing His kingdom on earth, There will always be difficulties to face in this world. Sick loved ones, Financial burdens, etc, etc… Difficult times are apart of life.... during this times it is essential to take the leap of faith.... [Indiana Jones and the Last crusade “leap of faith”]

The original audience fund themselves in a difficult time, persecuted for their faith and drove out of homes, jobs, and families… from the authors view they were in serious spiritual danger. Hey fears they may “drift away” by ignoring so great a salvation” (2:1,3), that they may “harden their hearts” and so “fall short” of the “rest” God promised to His people (3:7-4:11), that by “falling away” they may “crucify the Son of God all over again.” (6:4-6).

Sometimes difficult times are dangerous times, but the author is not saying this from the standpoint that they may lose their salvation. Jesus settled this in

John 10:28–30 NASB95

and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. “My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. “I and the Father are one.”

CPS. The Christian is to press on in the Hope that we profess

I. During times of difficulty, be of faith, through it you obtain the promises of God. vs.1

The Biblical description of faith.

A. Substance

B. Hope

C. Evidence

Faith is the title deed of the things not yet come to pass

Ill: Paid off Hope’s car now I have the title deed. Faith is living on the promise of God as thought you have already received it, because the promise is a good as though you have recieved it.

App:

II. During times of difficulty, be of faith, through it you obtain the approval of God. vs.2

A. How the world seeks approval

Ill. I really cannot give you the formula for success. But I can give you the formula for failure. It’s this: Try to please everyone.

B. How God gives approval (His witness)

App: When all around you seems to be falling apart rejoice that by faith you are approved of God, and He calls you friend. He promises to never leave you nor fail you.

III. During times of difficulty, be of faith, through it you obtain understanding of the unseen made manifest. Vs. 3

Romans 1:20 NASB95

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Worlds = ages

Word - Rhema

Romans 4:17 NASB95

(as it is written, “A father of many nations have I made you”) in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.