Hebrew 11:1
INTRO:
Faith is defined as something that is believed especially with strong
conviction. It is also the belief and trust in and loyalty to God.
I.
FAITH DEFINED
(v1)
A.
Assurance of things hoped for (promise)
B. Conviction of
things not seen (principle)
II.
FAITH COMMENDED
(v2)
A.
The people of old (those called by God and responded)
B. Those
enlightened and understood God’s power
III.
FAITH DISPLAYED (v3)
A.
Through preaching the word of God (2 Timothy 4:2)
B. Through faith
coupled with works (James 1:22)
CONCLUSION:
Fight the good fight of faith, finish
the race and keep the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) by guarding the pledge entrusted to
you, avoiding derisive talks of nonsense and contradictions of what is falsely
called “knowledge.” (1Timothy 6:28).
