Website:UnlockingtheBible.org. Enoch was given a prophetic glimpse of the day when our Lord Jesus Christ will come with His holy angels. Just after I became pastor here, I had to take a stand on a matter that resulted in a lot of conflict. Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found because God had taken him (Heb 11:5). He feels it in a way that he did not before. Ditto for Cain. This is for us today. Only the seed on the good ground bore fruit with perseverance (Luke 8:11-15). Finally we have the story of Noah (Gen. 6-9). 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. The author refers to them, although not by name, in 11:34 (quenched the power of fire). 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. If you look at the end of Luke 3, you will see that this is the line of descent into which Jesus Christ was born. For by it,'' that is, by faith, ''the elders obtained a good report. Justification by faith is one of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. God walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden, but when they sinned, they hid from Him. 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. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. They are making up their own religion. Faith is unconditional trust in the promises of God. Its no good saying, If God wants me He can make himself known to me. 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). See More Details. 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. No one ever comes back from the other world to tell us of how things are there. You will always be on guard. That's the power of a godly leader. The hoped for things we are sure of, are things God has promised. The French philosopher Pascal said that there is a "God-shaped vacuum" inside every human heart. Faith is the telescope that brings the future promises of God into present focus. Abel had faith; Cain did not. He uses the aorist tense in the infinitive "to please". The prevailing current worldview, that matter always existed and that the current universe, including man, happened by sheer chance over billions of years, is based on blind faith, because there is no evidence to support it. Verse 1 says that faith has "substance." Faith is tangible, even though it is invisible. Faith believes God regardless of the circumstances. Let's read the text ( Hebrews 11:1-3 ): Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. I did what I did because I believed it to be biblical and thus pleasing to God, but it resulted in a number of people trying to get me fired. [Published with permission from Dr. Arnold Lastinger.] So, Adam was still living when Enoch was born. Most Popular. 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." Some of the things that God says are not easy to accept. 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 We read this story and we wonder, How can this be? 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! From Abel to Enoch to Noah - what joins these men together? One sees nothing, but the other man sees a distant steamer. God gives you a new assignment, and you know that you are out of your depth. And John MacArthur, with his rich, expository style of preaching, draws out the lessons we can learn from each of them. The "hoped for" things we are sure of, are things God has promised. 3By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not seen." (Hebrews 11:1-3) I'm focusing today's sermon on our . Adam lived 930 years (Gen 5:5). That means more than that heaven is a place of great happiness. Rick Ezell is the pastor of First Baptist Greer, South Carolina. Campuses in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Itasca, Marengo, Northfield, and Vernon Hills. Your community. 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.. 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). i. This is not good work. 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. Pink)! a. If you would draw near to God, you must believethat he rewards those who seek Him (vs. 6). I think we take faith for granted. 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). If you would draw near to God, you must believe that He is who He says He is. If you would like to download two encouraging, FREE full-length MP3s of Tony's popular sermons: "The Sovereignty of God" and "How to Handle a Crisis," you ca. People who spoke against 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." By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him (Heb 11:5). This motive of love must undergird all verbal expressions of truth (Eph. You may think, Thats a great story, but what if God hadnt delivered them? Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God (Hebrews 6:1) When we learn to depend on God's work in us, we learn to be perfectly peaceful, calm, undisturbed by . If you do not come to Him in faith as your Savior, you will stand before Him in terror as your Judge! By Faith - Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-12 Leave a reply Last week we discovered that God's vision in creation is to be with us. These verses are not so much a definition of faith but they show us the attributes of faith. I am sure there are some people to whom God has given such grace that believing is never a challenge, even in the midst of extreme circumstances. Faith enables us to see the unseen world that the natural man cannot see. His standard for living is clearly laid out in scripture. Navigating the challenges and joys of ministry life. 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. We can't see the soul in heaven. Since the birth of Seth, all of these patriarchs carried on living. But even if your progress is slow, you will still be moving forward. Matter is not eternal. Here is something that everyone who loves the Lord will aspire. And for 300 more years he walked with God until "he was no more, because God took him away" (v. 24). It is about the faith and that faith must be in Jesus. Here is a message especially for all the men. But if you want to savor a place and enjoy it, get out of the car and go for a walk. 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). Matt Papa. Put your faith in Jesus Christ! 9:4; 11:17), and three times in Hebrews (1:3; 3:14; and here). If someone lies to you or deceives you, you will not trust what he says or does. 3 By faith we understand. Saving faith comes as Gods gift, not as a human effort (Eph. Noah was a righteous man who had great faith in God. His faith saved his entire family. 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. 2:8-9). the writer also was confident that the church would be able to stand the test. You will not share personal information because you are afraid that the person will use it in a way that damages you. Hebrews uses the word three times. Dont hope in your good works, because all the good works in the world can never erase the debt of sin that you owe. If you would draw near to God, you must believe that he exists (vs. 6). Intro: Our text mentions a man named Abraham. 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. As our pressures mount, we are tempted to disbelieve in God's . After the time of Noah and the flood, human lifespans come down rapidly to what we are used to today. Abel found the righteousness that comes by faith. We can't see sins forgiven, we have to believe it. And that of course is the thing that ultimately matters about us all. By their choice, sin and the sinful nature entered the human race. Hebrews 11:1-2 (ESV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. We dont know for sure the ethnic makeup of the church, but those who were Jews would have been taught these stories from their youth. The author says that faith gives us understanding of how the material universe (and time) came into being, namely, by Gods spoken word. In ancient times the Jews considered Abraham to be almost worthy of their worship. And God honored them because of their faith. Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you." People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. 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. It is essential for every believer to understand the nature of enduring faith. Permissions: You have permission and are encouraged to reproduce and distribute this material in any format you choose, as long as you do not alter or change the wording in any way and do not charge a fee (beyond the cost of reproducing these materials). Since Gods promises are given in specific contexts, how can we know which of them apply to us now? Amos asks, Can two walk together unless they are agreed? But they must have had some faith. That's a good statement any way you look at it, and it gains new poignancy after the sudden death of Tim Russert. You are the church, and Lifeway is here to serve you with biblical resources for everything life brings your way. a. It is a willingness to trust in, to rely on, and to cling to. George Muller was another man who made Gods promises real by faith, and proved in a visible way the reality of the invisible God. Nothing is impossible with God. For the believer in Jesus, death is a transition from this life to the next. 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). (Hebrews 11:1-3) God spoke the universe into existence. What matters about them is the relationship they have with Jesus. Bur Hebrews 12 says they had not resisted unto blood. To that end, he devotes chapter 11 to an explanation and illustration of genuine faith that endures. It proves the reality of the unseen world. This is the power of a godly example. Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (NIV). The lifespans of these generations are about ten times as long as our lives today. It is not a list of great things that you have accomplished. Abel had been killed, but that was before Seth or any of his descendants were born. (2) Faith enabled people in the past to overcome. By faith, he factored in eternity and looked to the reward. By Faith (Sermons on Hebrews 11) Hardcover - May 1, 2000 by Thomas Manton (Author) 10 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $2.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover from $28.50 2 Used from $28.99 1 New from $28.50 Paperback $19.99 1 New from $19.99 THE FEEDING OF FAITH: You are not born with faith as you need to have it. Fathers, listen up. So many of us have filled our hearts with the junk food of the world. Think about this: Walking with God! That is the greatest privilege possible. July 29, 2012. Like love, faith is demonstrated indirectly by action. But this first one goes back to Genesis 1, to the biblical account of creation. We read here about Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. 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). 48:51. But if you will starve the flesh and feed your faith, it will grow. And it is Gods approval that counts, since He is the judge of the living and the dead! But you have not said it to build the other person in Christ, and so it is not loving. the word for substance is the Greek word hypostasis which is hard for us to directly define. 2:4). And in such a world, Enoch walked with God! You can't prove it in a laboratory. 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. When you walk, you see things you dont notice from a car. And that's why we've got to take it seriously. What a loony tune!. But God is full of grace and mercy and soon after the death of Adam, God gave a wonderful sign that deaths power would be broken. Each of them highlights a distinct aspect of faith. Not one word is ever said about the faith of his wife or the faith of Shem, Ham or Japheth or their wives. Today we come to the story of Enoch, where we learn that faith walks with God. In our day, Abraham is held in high esteem by Jews, Muslims and Christians. With the threat of persecution looming over them, the Hebrew believers needed to be steeled to endure the coming trials by faith. The writer of Hebrews is expanding what he previously taught in verse 6: But note this. Sometimes it involves leaning into the wind. What else could compare with this? Robert Rayburn expresses this very directly: Think of what must be believed in order to become a Christian. Hebrews 11:8 Sermons: By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Gen 5:24). Faith does allow us to overcome the struggles we face in life. How do rewards fit in with faith? This means that the Son is Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. God had brought them through these hard times which included the loss of their property and being made homeless. It is the doorway through which we enter the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. God said to Abraham, Do not be afraid I am your shield, your very great reward (Gen 15:1 NIV). This indicates that things were going to become even more difficult in the immediate future. It has sustained the people of God through thousands of years in every sort of difficulty. 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). Because he was looking to the reward (11:26). So, faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Hebrews 11:1-16, Denomination: We live in a world that is far from God and all of us are going to die. Habakkuk lived in difficult times before the Babylonians came to take away Judah into captivity. What I am about to say will probably sound obvious (Duh!). 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. Death is like a river that separates us from the presence of God in heaven. You may say, Thats just the way I feel, and thats true. Last week we looked at Abel and saw from his story that faith listens to God. Walking with God involves peace, purpose, progress, privilege and pleasure. The judgment of the world is about to come!. They were not to cast away their confidence which brought such great reward. CSB Experiencing God Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed. Greear. Death for a believer is Christ taking us home. When Meacham wrote about Russert's invitation, and the phrase, "It's the faith, Brother," he drew this conclusion: "In that brief chat the many sides of Russert were on display: he was cajoling and charming, playing it straight, pushing others to be braver and bolder, all in the service of creating an interesting conversation about the things that matter most.". 2/19/2023 Pastor Tom Harper presents a message entitled "Faith That Works" - Hebrews 11. Martin Luther " Do not be afraid, little flock ," Jesus tells us in today's gospel reading ( Luke 12:32-40 ). Adam and Eve disobeyed a single command in the Garden. And Hebrews here makes this abundantly clear. Neither type of faith brought forth fruit to maturity. A lack of truth erodes trust and causes distance in relationships. You would think that a discovery such as human DNA, which shows amazing design, would cause all scientists to fall down in worship before God. Log In Create an Account. On a lifespan of 90 years that would be about 18 years old. The "unseen things" we are convinced of, are things God has revealed. Notice the word ungodly or ungodliness occurs four times. Let's stop complaining about the evil of the present day. And that's why we've got to take it seriously. By Faith the Invisible is Made Visible (Hebrews 11:1-2) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Let me remind you that you may believe what you want, think what you want, act like you want, but there is only one way to God and that is through faith in his Son, Jesus Christ. All Videos Images Commentaries Devotionals Other Translations Sermons Related Scriptures Podcasts Blogs. Adam lived to see his great, great, great, great, great, great, grandchildren. It has the idea of a "foundation or basis. The word also is used as a technical term for the unity of the Trinity, although this is not what is implied here. It seems that the responsibility of being a father caused Enoch to feel that he needed God in a way that he had not felt before. Since nature abhors a vacuum, if we don't fill it with God, we will fill it with something else. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that God has put eternity inside every human heart. Without faith it is impossible to please Him (11:6). by Gerhard Friedrich [Eerdmans], VIII:586), the proof of things unseen. The Bauer, Arndt, & Gingrich Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament [University of Chicago Press, 2nd ed.] Walking involves slow, steady movement. God spoke into the nothing and creation happened. I don't know how much faith they had, but they had enough to follow the head of the family. 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). There is much we don't know that we wish we knew. Yet, God passionately pursues us at great cost. He is one of only two people in the Bible who did not die - the other being Elijah. Since the day that Enoch began to know God, he must have been thoroughly enthralled at God's goodness to reward him. Understanding these principlestrust is essential for close personal relationships; truth is the basis for trust; and, truth must be expressed in love, which means, seeking the highest good of the other personshows why faith (trust) is at the heart of a relationship with God. According to Hebrew 11:6 he firmly believed that God is a rewarder. It is their faith that gets them out of bed in the morning and lets them enjoy the memories of their children rather than be haunted by their memories of them. God rewards those who seek Him (Heb 11:6). Walking with God is the greatest pleasure. Colin S. Smith. that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. Single men, take notice. Abel was commended as righteous because of a sacrifice that God accepted. " This man is revered by over one-half the world's population. Some of you who are younger are trying to figure out if you will follow Jesus. Comments >>. 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. 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.). As we saw in chapter 10, Christs sacrifice on the cross is the only basis for forgiveness of sins. Enoch's story teaches us that death for the believer is not a traumatic event - though on earth it often seems traumatic. The roll call of the saints of the Old Testament would have been well known to the congregation. All the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died (Gen 5:11). If the story of Abel is about our quest for acceptance, then the story of Enoch is the familiar metaphor of the journey. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. 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. ( Hebrews 11:1) A definition of faith. First, have you gained Gods approval by putting your trust in Christ alone as your only hope of heaven? All of us are on a journey going somewhere. those who were Gentiles would have been taught these stories also as the Church made Scripture central to the faith. This is the kinda (expletive) you'd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude.". 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. It is possible to walk with God, in a world that defies Him. The word of God here does not refer to His written word, but to His spoken word. 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. Ha! Your Bible study. And the author of Hebrews is explaining that by way of illustration in Hebrews chapter 11. The early chapters of Genesis chart the growth of sin in the world and its devastating effects. 2 For by it the men of old gained approval. He is not focusing on the aspect of justification by faith, as Paul does in Romans 3. Sermon on Hebrews 11:1-6 | Faith Facts Faith Facts (Hebrews 11:1-6) "Faith is the victory! He trusted in God. But I often see people violate this principle in their personal relationships, causing much damage. It is important to define or give substance to such an abstract noun as faith. They just aren't brave enough to say it. God gives us the faith required to please Him. [2] For by it the people of old received their commendation. They knew what death was because they had seen it in the animals, but when the first man died, all of the others knew this is what will happen to me! Isaac was old and blind. He believed so deeply and obeyed so completely and walked so intimately with God that it was natural for his entire family to do what he did. Suddenly they realize the heavy weight of responsibility that is upon them. 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. 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. The seed sown on the rocky ground sprang up quickly, but it also quickly withered and died when trials hit. There is clearly a reference here to God revealing His name to Moses. Hebrews chapter 11 has the answer we are looking for. And that promise was fulfilled when Jesus laid down His life for us on the cross. Here, at any rate, he is facile princeps (easily foremost) among the divines of the Puritan schoolManton's Worksoffer real literary gold to the reading public.'- J.C. RYLEThe outstanding preaching ministry of Thomas Manton . Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. Something is definitely wrong. 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