But Enoch did not go through it. Whoever would draw near to God must believe that He is! You can be godly in a very ungodly world. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. The writer of Hebrews 11 would surely say agree to that. Yet, God passionately pursues us at great cost. a. 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. Your family. Obviously sibling rivalry was present from the beginning. I think that's often how we hear today's second reading ( Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 ). Their response shows that by faith, they were making real in their present crisis the future promises of God regarding eternal life. And that is our calling today. When Noah and Mrs. Noah entered the ark, their boys went with them. In Hebrews 10:39 he says to the congregation, "You are those who are of faith. That's a good statement any way you look at it, and it gains new poignancy after the sudden death of Tim Russert. God has made Himself known in Jesus Christ. Yes, it is. 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." So, to walk with God means that we go where He is going. Have Faith, Hebrews 11:1-3 - September 5th, 2021. The most important thing about you what will matter about you forever is not how many people know your name, or not how many people follow you on social media. 2:4). He trusted in God. According to Hebrew 11:6 he firmly believed that God is a rewarder. As John Stott remarked, death is a "trivial episode" to the believer. Since the two halves of 11:1 seem to be parallel, conviction (Greek, elenchos) would need to be taken in an objective sense, also, as proof of things one cannot see (ibid., VII:586). Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-6 | Faith Facts Faith Facts (Hebrews 11:1-6) "Faith is the victory! Walking with God is the greatest pleasure. The author mentions Moses (11:24-26), who refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God. He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; . Imagine what those in the Egyptian court must have said about Moses: He walked away from the wealth and prestige of being the son of Pharaohs daughter to lead a ragtag bunch of common slaves out into the Judean wilderness! Either way, it is Christ who will take us up, and we will be at home with Him. They refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzars idol, which caused the offended king to threaten to throw them into the blazing furnace. Hebrews 11 begins with a short general definition of what faith is. NOTES FOR SERMON ON HEBREWS 11:23-28 Part 2 (See Part 1) Vance Havner summed up Hebrews 11:24-29 Faith chooses the imperishable (He 11:24, 25, 26) Faith sees the invisible (He 11:27) Faith does the impossible (He 11:28, 29) Warren Wiersbe - True Bible faith is confident obedience to God's Word in spite of circumstances and consequences. All the ultimate answers of life lie in that kingdom. This is the power of a godly example. 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). 48:51. Chapters 11 and 12the final major portion of the epistleestablishes a call to respond in the only appropriate way, namely, by faith, to the realities the writer has discussed. The "end" is often the culmination of a lifetime pursuit of intimacy with God. He managed to save his own family - and no one else. All men and all boys, heed this word. Put your faith in Jesus Christ! Just after I became pastor here, I had to take a stand on a matter that resulted in a lot of conflict. Hebrews 11:17-19 I. We read here about Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. Hebrews: All About Faith. Having trouble logging into your account? They believed because he believed. There is abundant evidence that an incredibly intelligent Designer created everything, especially human life. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Hebrews 11:6. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. You have to factor in eternity. Light shines into the darkness, and we have reason to hope that the reign of death may not be forever. 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. He trusted in God. God picked him up and carried him across it (A.W. If you want to get some place fast, get in a car. Faith or trust in God is at the foundation of a relationship with Him. 2Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. Hebrews 11:8-10. As it is difficult to directly translate into English because it has many meanings, we must look at the context here. The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (John 1:14). A life was laid down for him. He saw thousands of specific answers to prayer, which he carefully recorded and later published. God accepted Abel's offering because it was brought in faith. You can't see any of this. Faith was about my belief in God. 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 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. i. He speaks. 2. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Gen 5:24). 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.. Faith is unconditional trust in the promises of God. Paul reminds us in Romans that hope is not yet seen is not hope (Romans 8:24). In ancient times the Jews considered Abraham to be almost worthy of their worship. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. As we saw in chapter 10, Christs sacrifice on the cross is the only basis for forgiveness of sins. But if you want to savor a place and enjoy it, get out of the car and go for a walk. He had always believed in God, always come to worship, always offered the sacrifices. You will not share personal information because you are afraid that the person will use it in a way that damages you. Faith says, "I believe God. In other words, people are believing what they want and doing what they want and thinking what they want. The seed sown on the rocky ground sprang up quickly, but it also quickly withered and died when trials hit. What is the faith that pleases God. Verse 1 says that faith has "substance." Faith is tangible, even though it is invisible. Many martyrs have died at the stake because of their faith. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Gen 5:24). Each story fills out the picture. No wonder we jump from one job to another and from one relationship to another. those who were Gentiles would have been taught these stories also as the Church made Scripture central to the faith. Some modern translations of Genesis read Genesis 1:1 by When God began to create the heavens and earth, the earth was without form and void as though God arranged matter that was already there. His faith made real in the present the future promises of God. Being unconditionally certain that it's true requires faith. Creation is dependent upon the Son for its maintenance. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Some of the things that God says are not easy to accept. He said the following about God: "Something is wrong here: War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption and the Ice Capades. 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. the word for substance is the Greek word hypostasis which is hard for us to directly define. But as Paul explains (Rom. 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. Rick is a consultant, conference leader, communicator, and coach. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. God gives you a new assignment, and you know that you are out of your depth. At one time there was nothing but God. But even if your progress is slow, you will still be moving forward. Both faith and works come from God. Ha! And God honored them because of their faith. But what does that have to do with us? Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. You are the church, and Lifeway is here to serve you with biblical resources for everything life brings your way. Sons and brothers, pay attention. His standard for living is clearly laid out in scripture. However, do we take faith as seriously as we ought? What else could compare with this? To walk with God is to live in a constant, conscious enjoyment of the presence of God. His faith saved his entire family. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Navigating the challenges and joys of ministry life. We read this story and we wonder, How can this be? It is important to define or give substance to such an abstract noun as faith. Campuses in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Itasca, Marengo, Northfield, and Vernon Hills. But note this. A. W. Pink (An Exposition of Hebrews [Ephesians 4 Group], p. 652) uses the analogy of two men standing on the deck of a ship, looking in the same direction. Hebrews 11:1-7 20210425 Hebrews 11a Watch on Sermon taped on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mayberry Church Introduction to worship As I mentioned last week, the Session of both churches have spent time planning the future as we, God willing, come out of the COVID pandemic. We think it's easy to believe and easy to keep believing, but it's not - not for most of us. The hoped for things we are sure of, are things God has promised. Suddenly there is a break in the clouds. The principle is this: Trust is essential for close personal relationships. The eternal God brought physical matter and time into being by His powerful word alone! By faith they saw the unseen God as more real than the enraged king standing in front of them, threatening to roast them alive. Hebrews 11 begins by telling us what faith is: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1). By faith he believed God regarding things he had not yet seen. God is the reward of those who seek Him. Whoever is as inclusive as you can get. Faith connects you to God; it is your admission that you are dependent upon Him; that your hope is in Him. Maybe you did too. The reason that faith in God as creator comes first is not by accident. If wickedness had filled the earth by the time of Noah, you can be sure that it was running rampant in the time of Enoch. And that's why we've got to take it seriously. Website:UnlockingtheBible.org. The reward of seeking God is finding Him. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. Log In Create an Account. That is why we need the preaching of the Word. The writer of Hebrews had told the church in chapter 10 of the trials they had already endured for the faith. 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. Moses asked the Lord, What is your name? And God said, I am that I am (Ex 3:14). They are making up their own religion. 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. And I want to make two observations from them: i. Adam was still living when Enoch was born. It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to. That is, God has placed in us a hunger to know who we are and where we fit in the universe. All of us know about the great flood, the massive ark, and the gathering of the animals. I know you believe. The Creator of heaven and earth; the sovereign Lord of the universe is your heavenly Father, and He is so intensely interested in you, so intimately involved in your life, that He would choose to walk with you! I dare say many people in our churches have made up their own religion. It did for three men: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. As bad as things are, they were worse in Noah's day. 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. God has made Himself known in the Scriptures, and If you want to walk with Him, you must believe what He says about Himself. (Amos 3:3). Single men, take notice. Walking with God is not just for Enoch. Any known sin in your life has been confessed and forgiven. And I will let you in on the secret of when it will happen: When your son dies, the judgment will come., Pink asks this question: What effect would such a revelation have on you? I think we take faith for granted. Since God created all things from nothing, then everything owes its existence to God who spoke creation into existence. Faith, indeed, has a way of making the future present and the unseen visible. Hebrews chapter 11 has the answer we are looking for. This leads me to ask two questions: Do you have it? It punctured the van's gas tank and set off an explosion that ripped a hole through the backseat floor. What is the faith that pleases God. Hebrews 11 begins by telling us what faith is: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1). But He always relates to us in love. Its no good saying, If God wants me He can make himself known to me. I trust him." It is precisely this facet of faith that is needed when we face trials, adversity, and suffering, for, in those moments, it is difficult to believe God is who He says He is. Faith comes down to us as a gift from God. All have to cross the river. Theres more here than believing there is a God. Most of us will be taken through the river. That means more than that heaven is a place of great happiness. Enoch walked with God. 2 For by it the men of old gained approval. The worlds first baby became the worlds first murderer. Enoch's journey led him to God, and when he found God, he walked with him. 1. We must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (2 Cor 5:9). Think about this: Walking with God! That is the greatest privilege possible. While the term is roughly equivalent to world, it allows for what modern science has established, that time is related to matter. It is a central doctrine of both the Hebrews and Christians that God created the universe out of nothing (ex nihilo). See More Details. Here is a second principle for close relationships: Truth is the basis for trust. 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. God is merciful and just, so when we do justly and love mercy, then we walk humbly with our God (Mic 6:8). You become a father, or a mother, and you find yourself saying, God has given me this wonderful gift and if I am to raise this child in this ungodly world, I need strength. Noah's faith saved his entire family. We're sorry, an error occurred. It understands the origins of all that is. But they must have had some faith. God never intended for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac - Genesis 22:1-2 B. We can't see sins forgiven, we have to believe it. In. For example, God confronts our unbelief and sin. Joseph Parker says, The fifth chapter of Genesis is the beginning of that long series of characters in human history which are extremely uninteresting. And we know how Noah saved his family while the world around him perished. If you would draw near to God, you must believe that he exists (vs. 6). One brother kills another in an outburst of rage and envy. Sometimes it involves leaning into the wind. And only God can give me what I need. Hebrews 11:1 has always been a difficult verse for me to get a handle on. Ha! You will not believe the personal information that the person shares with you, because you think, I dont trust this guy!. God had brought them through these hard times which included the loss of their property and being made homeless. 2/19/2023 Pastor Tom Harper presents a message entitled "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. So many of us have filled our hearts with the junk food of the world. They just aren't brave enough to say it. If you doubt the truth of Gods Word, including His promises for the future, you cannot trust Him and thus will be distant from Him. Again, this is clear from the numbers in Genesis 5. This is called providence. How true that is. Please include this statement on every copy distributed: By Colin S. Smith. There are many mysteries about this story. In November of 1994, Scott and Janet Willis, along with their six children, were traveling in their minivan from their home on the south side of Chicago to Milwaukee on Interstate 94. 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. When the boys entered the ark, their wives went with them. He began walking with God after the birth of his son Methuselah. I need not try to convince you of anything. Because faith allows us to overcome, we need to understand faith. He created the things that are from things which are not. Humans might fabricate things out of the dirt or use material from creation for their buildings, but not God. Matt Papa. This ancient story may seem a long way from the realities of your life today. Fortunately, Karl experienced real faith before he went home to be with Jesus. He offered a first-born lamb from the flock. 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. The world often ridicules or despises the person who lives by faith. That's as fine a tribute as you are likely to find, and not just about a public figure. For posting on the web, a link to this document on our website (www.UnlockingtheBible.org) is preferred. Each of them highlights a distinct aspect of faith. Adam and Eve disobeyed a single command in the Garden. You are watching the official sermon video of Sierra Bible Church. Isaac was old and blind. (Hebrews 11:1-3) God spoke the universe into existence. Augustine said, "O Lord, you have made us for yourself. Faith is the telescope that brings the future promises of God into present focus. Whoever would draw near to God! Noah was a righteous man who had great faith in God. Such people as Enosh, Mahalalel, and Jared are respectable plodding quiet men who said goodnight to one another regularly, remarked briefly upon the weather and died.. Perhaps that's what happened to Enoch. Ages (worlds) is a Hebrew way of referring to the creation from the standpoint of its successive duration. He is one of only two people in the Bible who did not die - the other being Elijah. As we saw last week, there is a type of faith that does not endure trials and temptations. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. It also makes all of creation His. And Hebrews here makes this abundantly clear. Faith is the victory! Abel was commended as righteous because of a sacrifice that God accepted. This grim reality runs like a relentless drumbeat throughout the chapter. How do rewards fit in with faith? Hebrews 1:1-3 tells us that Gods agent in creation was the Son. The author refers to them, although not by name, in 11:34 (quenched the power of fire). 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.". It is also the power of a godly husband and father. But if you will starve the flesh and feed your faith, it will grow. 2. 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). The Roman Catholic Church promised Jan Hus, the brave Czech martyr, safe passage to a hearing. What I am about to say will probably sound obvious (Duh!). If you sense that the person is a hypocrite, conveying that he is something that he really is not, you will keep your distance. It's what we believe about the things that matter most. Picture Seth, and Enosh, and Kenan, and Mahalalel, and Jared, and Enoch, and Methuselah, and young Lamech all gathering round the old man. 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 was Gods provision for multiplying the human population in its earliest generations. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. Why? In 1954 the phrase "under God" was added to our pledge of allegiance. The KJV and NKJV translate these words as substance and evidence. The NASB and NIV understand the words as subjective, whereas the KJV and NKJV take them as objective. He's right! Faith believes God regardless of the circumstances. Those with true faith accept God's word, focusing on assurance about what we do not see, looking beyond the situation as it can be perceived by natural vision. The first verse of Genesis presents you with a crucial choice: If God created everything that is, then He is the sovereign of the universe. 3 By faith we understand. 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. 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 All the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died (Gen 5:11). Adam lived to see his great, great, great, great, great, great, grandchildren. Without faith it is impossible to please God (11:6). Let's stop complaining about the evil of the present day. Hebrews 11 begins with a short general definition of what faith is. How can you live in a constant, conscious enjoyment of the presence of God? If what we believe makes any difference, then it has to change the way we live. He is known as "The Father Of The Faithful. Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The evidence of our eyes is against all of this. The difficulty of the verse lies in the meaning of the words translated (NASB) as assurance (being certain of, NIV) and (NASB) conviction (certain, NIV). By faith, Moses saw through the world with its fleeting pleasures and treasures. Why did Moses do what he did? Even though he was a devout Catholic (a fact he never tried to hide), Russert as moderator couldn't take sides so he wanted Meacham to take up the cause. A. 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). This sermon is yet another feeble attempt to do so. That is exactly what happened. Search. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart (Jer 29:13). 3:16-18) oozes with faith in the unseen God: O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. Romans 10:17. Whatever we may say about the two offering of Cain and Abel, the real difference was in the heart. b. But when you believe in His Word about salvation, you gain understanding about the origins of the ages that makes everything in history fall into place. Results like these do not belong on the resume of a supreme being. How do I know that? Although I am not an example of great faith, I can share a personal example. Enoch was surrounded by people who had no place for God. And without God's help, we would never believe all of that. 1) Faith: Being Certain of What You Do Not See - Hebrews 11:1-2 2) Creation: Understanding the Power of God's Word - Hebrews 11:3 3) Abel: Giving God the First Portion - Hebrews 11:4 4) Enoch: Believing God's Goodness - Hebrews 11:5-6 5) Noah: Heeding God's Warnings - Hebrews 11:7 6) Abraham (1a): Following God's Leading - Hebrews 11:8 Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. For 120 years he preached the truth and called the society around him to repentance. This is an open invitation. No wonder we are so unhappy. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. Genesis 4:4 says that God looked with favor on Abel and his offering. 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.. He "was not" because God took him off the earth and allowed him to enter heaven without experiencing death. 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