Faith of the Faithful

5 Characters of Commendable Faith (Hebrews 11:30-40)

1. Follows the instructions of the Lord (vs 30)

2. Knows who are the righteous people of God (vs 31)

3. Advances the righteousness of God (vs 32-34)

4. Faces suffering for the sake of God’s righteousness (vs 35-38)

5. Sees a better salvation for those who believe in God (vs 39-40)

Principles of Enduring Faith: (Hebrews 11:27-29)

1. Enduring Faith does not fear death (vs 27)

2. Enduring Faith obeys God (vs 28)

3. Enduring Faith sees the power of God unto salvation (vs 29)

3 Signs of an Enduring of Faith (Hebrews 11:23-26)

1. It is God Who calls us to have faith in God (vs 23)

2. We choose to endure suffering for God rather than the pleasures of sin in this passing world (vs 24-25)

3. We make a resolve to seek Christ and His rewards (vs 26)

3 messages on faith that last:

1) Isaac’s faith is a message of future blessing: Our Salvation (vs20)

2) Jacob’s Faith is a message of exalting the giver of blessing (vs 21)

3) Joseph’s Faith is a message of living in the City of God (vs 22).

1) Abraham believed the promises of God (vs 17)

2) Abraham Believed the covenant love relationship of God (vs 18)

3) Abraham believed the power of God to resurrect people (vs 19)