Hebrews chapter 11 has the answer we are looking for. He said the following about God: "Something is wrong here: War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption and the Ice Capades. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him (Heb 11:6). Therefore, at all times, we must cling to Christ as our Savior. Martin Luther " Do not be afraid, little flock ," Jesus tells us in today's gospel reading ( Luke 12:32-40 ). We couldn't. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 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. And that is our calling today. 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). They just aren't brave enough to say it. Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. These first generations lived for many years, but they had one thing in common: All the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died (Gen 5:5). The writer of Hebrews had told the church in chapter 10 of the trials they had already endured for the faith. That is why we need the preaching of the Word. "Hebrews 11 tells us what it means to have faith and obtain life. Before we leave verse 1, lets apply it by illustrating how faith worked in the lives of three Hebrew young men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (Daniel 3). Try. As long as there remain certain natural prospects, faith does not get on even as easily (if I may say so), as when all natural prospects fail. Those who are alive when Christ comes in glory will be taken across the river, without going through it. Man looks on the outward and makes his judgments that way. The difference is, the first man is looking with his unaided eye, whereas the second man is looking through a telescope. But the rest of us struggle to believe at least part of the time. To walk with God means that you are at peace with Him. The author does not want us to have a temporary, flimsy faith that shrinks back to destruction. This Son also maintains the universe by the word of His power. He managed to save his own family - and no one else. Hebrews 11 demonstrates that the life of faith is not a rarity. 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 in developing the theme of enduring faith, our authors first point is that faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality. 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.. You are at peace in the presence of God, because you have nothing to hide from Him. Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah (Gen 5:22). For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.. I suggest this expanded paraphrase of 11:1, Faith makes real in our experience the promises that God has given about the future. The greater the difficulties, the easier for faith. The story comes from Genesis 27. Rick is a consultant, conference leader, communicator, and coach. This is not good work. God invites you to live in the constant, conscious enjoyment of His presence. 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. that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. To walk with God does not mean that you are perfect, but if you are walking you are making progress. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Walking with God is not just for Enoch. Just one tap away from sermons, blogs, and other resources. How do rewards fit in with faith? Bur Hebrews 12 says they had not resisted unto blood. Faith comes down to us as a gift from God. In The Greenville (SC) News, (June 24, 2008) a story about a recent survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life portrays our nation as one of "free-flowing spirituality" with a declining adherence to dogma "stunning." 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 On a lifespan of 90 years that would be about 18 years old. The Bible calls Noah a preacher of righteousness but he didn't have much to show for his efforts. I know you believe in Christ." It is the doorway through which we enter the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith is the victory! Rather, his emphasis is more on the operation and outworking of justifying faith in the face of trials (John Owen, An Exposition of Hebrews [The National Foundation for Christian Education], VII:5, 7). And without God's help, we would never believe all of that. We assume it is by Abraham's faith, his belief in God, that "he obeyed and set out for a place , not knowing where he was going.". Such faith takes the future promises of God and makes them real in the present. Would you? Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years (Gen 5:22). Prepare meaningful sermons and worship events with our sermons, illustrations, quotes, humor, commentary, powerpoint, children's sermons and bulletins. That is, God has placed in us a hunger to know who we are and where we fit in the universe. If you would draw near to God, you must believethat he rewards those who seek Him (vs. 6). By faith they saw the unseen God as more real than the enraged king standing in front of them, threatening to roast them alive. Without faith it is impossible to please Him (11:6). Robert Rayburn expresses this very directly: Think of what must be believed in order to become a Christian. How could he do that? Each of them highlights a distinct aspect of faith. The seed on the thorny ground may have lasted a bit longer, but eventually it was strangled by the temptations of worries, riches, and the pleasures of this life. The unseen things we are convinced of, are things God has revealed. In fact, Adam was still living when Enochs son Methuselah was born and when Enochs grandson Lamech was born! We have far more spiritual advantages than Noah had. Scripture: At one time there was nothing but God. Good works flow from saving faith as their source and give proof of genuine faith (Eph. But I often see people violate this principle in their personal relationships, causing much damage. So, faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. Habakkuk lived in difficult times before the Babylonians came to take away Judah into captivity. Faith, Creation, Jesus, Abraham, Noah, City Of God, Enoch, Abel, Example, Perseverence, Justification By Faith, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. God picked him up and carried him across it (A.W. Since Gods promises are given in specific contexts, how can we know which of them apply to us now? Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Gen 5:24). God tests us so that we may know what is in our heart - 1 Peter 1:7 II. THE TELL TALE MARKS OF GENUINE FAITH. Rick has earned a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The hoped for things we are sure of, are things God has promised. George Muller was another man who made Gods promises real by faith, and proved in a visible way the reality of the invisible God. After he arrived, they said, We promised you safe passage here, but not a safe return. They threw him in prison and condemned him to death because he condemned many of their corrupt practices, which were contrary to Scripture. A Matter of Faith: My Sermon on Hebrews 11 Faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing. This is a constant theme of Scripture. He trusted in God. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon (Isa 55:6, 7). And I want to make two observations from them: i. Adam was still living when Enoch was born. Since the day that Enoch began to know God, he must have been thoroughly enthralled at God's goodness to reward him. The principle is this: Trust is essential for close personal relationships. a. It will sustain you in the trials that you face right now! 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. The seed sown on the rocky ground sprang up quickly, but it also quickly withered and died when trials hit. Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah (Gen 5:21 22). We know that for sure from his prophecy recorded in Jude, but there may also be a hint of this in the name Enoch chose for his son. If you add the ages at which each of these patriarchs became a father, you will find that from Adam to the birth of Enoch was 622 years (130 + 105 + 90 + 70 + 65 + 162 = 662 years). Navigating the challenges and joys of ministry life. And John MacArthur, with his rich, expository style of preaching, draws out the lessons we can learn from each of them. Hebrews 11:1 has always been a difficult verse for me to get a handle on. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Second, if you have trusted in Christ as Savior, live each day to seek His approval. David says, at your right hand there are pleasures forever more (Psa 16:11). One brother kills another in an outburst of rage and envy. But this first one goes back to Genesis 1, to the biblical account of creation. To draw near to God, we must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him (11:6). What they did, they did by faith. Saving faith comes as Gods gift, not as a human effort (Eph. I will seek to clarify the meaning of the verse as I understand it, but I admit that my understanding may be limited. God had brought them through these hard times which included the loss of their property and being made homeless. Faith, indeed, has a way of making the future present and the unseen visible. What else could compare with this? For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. Seth lived 912 years (Gen 5:8). Ages (worlds) is a Hebrew way of referring to the creation from the standpoint of its successive duration. Are we a nation "under God" can we really say, "In God We Trust"? 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). Men, God holds you accountable to set the pace for your entire family. *Indicated Required Field See ourPrivacy Policy. The early chapters of Genesis chart the growth of sin in the world and its devastating effects. Faith connects you to God; it is your admission that you are dependent upon Him; that your hope is in Him. The biblical view, that the eternal God spoke it into existence, is based on faith, but not on blind faith. It's the faith. Amos asks, Can two walk together unless they are agreed? Matter is not eternal. God always looks to the heart first and foremost. One sees nothing, but the other man sees a distant steamer. But here's what I wonder. The reward of seeking God is finding Him. What is the faith that pleases God. Yet, God passionately pursues us at great cost. So faith is the means of realizing spiritual reality and of gaining Gods approval. Follow Us Online. Enoch was surrounded by people who had no place for God. Faith proves to us the fact that the things we presently cannot seeGod, angels, demons, heaven, hellare very much true and real. In other words, faith applies the reality of Gods promises and the unseen world to life in the present, visible world. It renders the first phrase (p. 847), in faith things hoped for become realized (or, reality). What is the characteristic that binds all these triumphs/victories together? Walking involves slow, steady movement. Husbands, observe this carefully. For by it the elders: The great examples of godliness all had different circumstances and personalities, but they all had one thing in common - faith. Paul reminds us in Romans that hope is not yet seen is not hope (Romans 8:24). He wants them to become imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises (6:12). In just four brief verses (Genesis 5:21-24), we have his entire life history. Pew Forum director Luis Lugo says, "You no longer have an alignment of affiliation, belief and behavior. What I am about to say will probably sound obvious (Duh!). The eternal God brought physical matter and time into being by His powerful word alone! Abel trusted in God and offered the best that he had; Cain lacked faith and apparently just went through the motions. I often wonder if I would be a Christian if I hadn't been born in a Christina home, reared by Christian parents, lived next to a Christian church, surrounded by Christian people. But Hebrews applies the story of Enoch directly to us. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. And Hebrews here makes this abundantly clear. Ha! Adam lived to see his great, great, great, great, great, great, grandchildren. The fact that the author puts verse 3 at the start of his list of by faith examples, shows that faith in God as Creator is foundational to knowing 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). In any case he walked with God for 300 years. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. One place where it comes close to doing so, however, is in today's reading from the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews. Thirdly, God chose the Son who is His express image to purge our sins. If the enemy can get us to doubt Gods love in a time of trials, we will draw away from God and disobey His Word of truth. The word of God here does not refer to His written word, but to His spoken word. But true faith, faith that rests on God and his Word and believes all that he has said, true faith sees the unseen and say, "Yes, it is true.". The first verse of the Bible hits us squarely with a vital fact: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. You cannot begin to understand yourself, other people, world history, or God if you reject the early chapters of Genesis. By love, I mean, seeking the highest good of the other person. The highest good for every person is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. If you sense that the person is a hypocrite, conveying that he is something that he really is not, you will keep your distance. 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. He offered a first-born lamb from the flock. Our weekly email connects you to the latest content and resources. Rick Ezell is the pastor of First Baptist Greer, South Carolina. I need not try to convince you of anything. Some of you may think that 65 sounds quite old, but at this point, Enoch was about a fifth of the way through his life. For posting on the web, a link to this document on our website (www.UnlockingtheBible.org) is preferred. In. That parable serves as a useful backdrop to our text last week (10:32-29), where the author urges his readers on to enduring faith. It is the first murder in human history. The evidence of our eyes is against all of this. 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. 2:4). According to Hebrews 11, faith is believing that God exists, that he rewards those who seek him and that we can hope in him because his promises will always be true. But you have not said it to build the other person in Christ, and so it is not loving. The text says it is the substance of things hoped for. Faith does allow us to overcome the struggles we face in life. 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. And for 300 more years he walked with God until "he was no more, because God took him away" (v. 24). That's the power of a godly leader. He is one of only two people in the Bible who did not die - the other being Elijah. There have been many triumphs/victories faith has obtained against incredible odds and we've seen that. We learn from them that: The story of Cain and Abel, recorded in Genesis 4, is a tale that is so well known that many people who never read the Bible know that Cain killed Abel. It has to change the way we live. Ultimately, this will undermine the relationship, because it erodes trust. Enosh lived 905 years (Gen 5:11). Any known sin in your life has been confessed and forgiven. He "was not" because God took him off the earth and allowed him to enter heaven without experiencing death. Adam and Eve chose a different vision. We have to believe it. Although I am not an example of great faith, I can share a personal example. 48:51. And that promise was fulfilled when Jesus laid down His life for us on the cross. But as Paul explains (Rom. He is known as "The Father Of The Faithful. I know you believe. Any date. Tim Russert was 100-percent right. If you do not trust someone, you will not allow yourself to get close to that person. He called his favorite son, Esau, and requested that he bring back some . These verses are not so much a definition of faith but they show us the attributes of faith. I don't know how much faith they had, but they had enough to follow the head of the family. That you are God's creature, that you have rebelled, that he is holy and you are guilty as a sinner before him, that he sent Jesus Christ into the world to atone for sin, that by believing in Jesus his righteousness and the virtue of his death are imputed to you so that your guilt is swept away and you are accounted righteous in God's sight, that, if you believe in Jesus, you have been made a new creature in Christ, have been given a summons to live a new life and the power to live it, that when you die and your body is laid in the ground, your soul will be immediately and gloriously in the presence of God in heaven, and Jesus Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead and to vindicate those who have trusted in him, and that endless bliss and perfect satisfaction of human life, body and soul, awaits, at the resurrection, those who have trusted Jesus Christ. 3:14) as subjective, hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end. But the respected Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (ibid., VII:587) argues that it does not refer there to subjective assurance, which rests within us, but to the objective reality of the faith. Colin S. Smith. Abel knew that a life must be laid down because God had revealed it, back in the garden of Eden when He made garments of skins to clothe Adam and Eve. Its no good saying, If God wants me He can make himself known to me. Take that faith away and we have nothing left. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened (Matt 7:7-8). Adam and Eve disobeyed a single command in the Garden. Because faith allows us to overcome, we need to understand faith. He knew that he had to be ready to meet with God. 1. Enoch was given a prophetic glimpse of the day when our Lord Jesus Christ will come with His holy angels. We don't trust our government officials, we don't trust our bosses, we don't trust our neighbors, we don't trust our doctors, we don't trust our pastors. The world often ridicules or despises the person who lives by faith. Perhaps he was like many men who don't get serious until they look into the face of their firstborn son or daughter. We're sorry, an error occurred. He wants us to have a faith that endures trials to the preserving of the soul (10:39). Faith has its reasons. God accepted Abel's offering because it was brought in faith. It is important to define or give substance to such an abstract noun as faith. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made out of things which do appear. Matt Papa. Hebrews: All About Faith. It did for three men: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. You will not share personal information because you are afraid that the person will use it in a way that damages you. To walk with God is to live in a constant, conscious enjoyment of the presence of God. It has sustained the people of God through thousands of years in every sort of difficulty. All Sermons Bible Studies Devotionals Prayers. 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. And we know how Noah saved his family while the world around him perished. Perhaps that's what happened to Enoch. (2) Faith enabled people in the past to overcome. Pastor Colin Smith preached this sermon on the faith of Abraham from Hebrews 11:8-16 as part of the series "Living By Faith." The reason that faith in God as creator comes first is not by accident. If the story of Abel is about our quest for acceptance, then the story of Enoch is the familiar metaphor of the journey. 2:8-9). Either way, it is Christ who will take us up, and we will be at home with Him. Whoever would draw near to God must believe that He is! A life was laid down for him. July 29, 2012. Adam died after 930 years. Moses asked the Lord, What is your name? And God said, I am that I am (Ex 3:14). Yet a lot of people feel that way? God gave his one and only Son as the sacrifice for our sins. Ditto for Cain. Neither type of faith brought forth fruit to maturity. Donald Hagner puts it this way (Encountering the Book of Hebrews [Baker], p. 142): From the examples of faith lifted up in this chapter it seems clear that what is not primarily in view is what we feel or possessassurance, confidencebut rather, how faith substantiates, or gives substance to, what is promised, how it provides evidence of what is believed about unseen and hoped-for realities. Living with that "end" in mind, the Christian daily exercises faith in an unseen, almighty, and awesome God. Walking with God is the greatest pleasure. By any standards this is a remarkable story. Hebrews 11 New International Version Faith in Action 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Finally we have the story of Noah (Gen. 6-9). Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. It's just not in us to believe those things. It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to. A.W. Not one word is ever said about the faith of his wife or the faith of Shem, Ham or Japheth or their wives. We are looking for something - meaning, purpose, identity, fulfillment, satisfaction - and many people spend a lifetime engaged in a literal journey from one place to another, and sometimes from one relationship to another, seeking something that seems just out of our reach. By faith he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen (11:27). Most Popular. The example of Moses: v. 23. Scriptures: Walking is not sitting and walking is not sprinting. You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. Hebrews, Chapter 11, and Verse 1. All of the patristic and medieval scholars understood the words in the objective sense, but Melanchthon advised Luther to render it, sure confidence. Luthers interpretation has influenced most scholarship since the Reformation (Koster, ibid.). When he is dead, it shall be sent. Enoch, the world as you know it will be washed away. For 65 years he lived for himself, but when his son Methuselah was born, he began to walk with God. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2004, All Rights Reserved. And Noah had enough faith to inspire all of them to follow his example. God has made Himself known in the Scriptures, and If you want to walk with Him, you must believe what He says about Himself. There is more to life than that. But they must have had some faith. When Noah entered the ark, his wife went with him. The story of Enoch is told back in Genesis 5, where God records the generations from Adam to Noah, whose story we will look at next week. 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