The Unseen Foundation
The two essentials for a loving friendship —
Summary
From Hebrews 11:1-13 we will understand more clearly what faith is according to the Bible.
- We’ll see that a relationship based on faith is really the best way to have a close friendship with God.
- We’ll see that God wants faith to be a response to His heart.
11:1
Common misconceptions —
What the context shows —
Faith is a belief in something that can’t be seen, but based on evidence that can be ________ .
11:4 — How Abel expressed his faith
11:5 — How Enoch expressed his faith
11:6
Misconception —
Context before and after: We’ll look at the example of two people — Noah and Abraham.
Faith that pleases God is a belief in Him (though unseen) and a desire for Him and His ________
11:7 — How Noah expressed his faith
11:8-10 — How Abraham expressed his faith
11:11-12 — How Sarah expressed her faith
Lessons about Biblical faith
- Faith is a ___________ to God.
- Faith is not something we work up, but a ________ to believe (trust) what God says.
- Faith is not for the purpose of ________ things from God.
- Faith is a trust in God for _____________.
- Faith is based on a _________ for God, Himself.