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.