Faith That Saves (2)

Hebrews 11:1–2 NIV

1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.

substance, firmness, confidence, collection of documents establishing ownership, guarantee, proof

‘what is set or placed under’ any thing, a foundation,

Assurance - proof; proving, argument of disproof or refutation

It’s the place from which we argue against everything that exalts itself against the Word of God.

In juxtaposition of our faith will always stand the opposite of everything we are believing for. Seemingly always pressing in on us trying to usurp what God has said and is doing in our life. It’s in this moment we must yield God’s sword, “The word of God.” and drive back the accusations and proclamations of the enemy.

The temptation of Jesus - Stones to bread to relieve His own hunger, Jump from a pinnacle and rely on Angels to break His fall, Worship Satan in return for all the Kingdoms of the world.

Ephesians 2:8–9 NIV

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Three types of faith; Historical faith, temporary faith, Faith of demons.

Matthew 13:5–6 NIV

5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

Matthew 13:20–21 NKJV

20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

Matthew 13:23 NIV

23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

James 2:19 NKJV

19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!

1. A faith life is a convinced life.

Romans 10:17 NKJV

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 10:9–10 NIV

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Galatians 3:2 NIV

2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard?

Galatians 3:5 NIV

5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?

2. A faith life is a surrendered life

2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

7 For we live by faith, not by sight.

Blind boy ran into pole by two friends. his hands up surrendered!

Proverbs 3:5–6 NIV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

3. A faith life is a fruitful life.

Ephesians 2:10 NIV

10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Hebrews 11:6 NIV

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.