Fundamental Faith

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Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:35-11:1

Fundamental Faith

Intro.

1. Heb. 11:1: Now faith is the…

a. Substance of things hoped for (hupostasis): “a setting or placing under; thing put under, substructure, foundation” (Rom. 8:24-25).

- (“It is common in the papyri in business documents as the basis or guarantee of transactions,” Robertson’s NT Word Pictures.)

b. Evidence of things not seen (elegchos): “a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested; conviction” (Jno. 20:29-31; 1 Pet. 1:8-9).

2. Faith saves, Rom. 5:1.

a. Our faith is tested daily, Jas. 1:2-3.

b. Enduring faith saves, Heb. 10:36-39.

c. Such faith is accounted to us for righteousness, Rom. 4:3-8, 16; Jas. 2:14-24 (Heb. 11:17) (Faith like Abraham).

3. Faith is so fundamental, yet often it is fundamentally misunderstood and misapplied.

I. FOUNDATION OF FAITH IS THE WORD OF GOD (Rom. 1:16-17).

A. The Word of Faith – Rom. 10:6-10. Evidence

1. Divine testimony: “For the Scripture says” (10:11); “As it is written” (10:15)…Isaiah says (10:16).

2. Faith comes by hearing God’s word, 10:17; cf. Jno. 8:47 (37-38).

3. God’s word must have first place in our lives (Jno. 8:37, 31-32):

a. How to be saved (HBRCB).

b. Moral living (Tit. 2:11-12).

c. The church (Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23).

d. True worship (Jno. 4:24).

e. Pure doctrine (Gal. 1:6-9).

B. Foundation of Faith is Not…

1. Personal experiences, Phil. 3:3-7.

2. Your friends/parents, Jno. 1:45-46 (come & see for yourself).

3. The church, Eph. 3:21 (misunderstands what the church is).

4. Elders/preachers, Acts 20:30.

5. Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:4-5.

-Foundation: Hear & obey words of Jesus, Matt. 7:24-27.

II. FOCUS OF FAITH IS GOD. Heb. 11:6

A. Jesus Said without Faith in Him we Die in Sin, Jno. 8:23-24, 8:58.

1. Faith that Jesus is who He said He is, Jno. 14:7-11.

2. Faith that Jesus is where he said He would go, Jno. 14:1-6 (Acts 1:9-11; 2:32-33).

3. Faith that Jesus will do what He said He would do, Matt. 11:28-30; 28:19-20; Heb. 9:28.

4. Focused faith obeys Jesus for salvation, Heb. 5:8-9.

a. Cleanses hearts by faith, Acts 15:8-9 (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 3:26-27).

b. When the sinner obeys Jesus, Acts 10:34-35, 47-48.

B. The Focus of Faith is Not…

1. Feelings, Prov. 14:12. (Deceitfulness of sin, Heb. 3:12-13).

-Many feel they are saved, even when Bible says they are not (Matt. 7:21-23); Acts 26:9 – Saul is an example for us to learn from.

2. Family, Lk. 18:28-30 (Matt. 10:34-39).

3. Funding, 2 Cor. 8:1-5.

4. Fun, food & frolic, 1 Cor. 11:22, 34.

5. Self, Lk. 9:23.

III. FULLNESS OF FAITH DILIGENTLY ENDURES.

A. A Full Faith Works, 1 Ths. 1:3; Jno. 6:28-29 (Jas. 2:22); Heb. 13:21.

B. A Full Faith Remains Diligent & Patient, Heb. 6:9-20.

-Endurance produces a genuine (approved) faith, 1 Pet. 1:7.

C. A Full Faith is Fully Assured, Heb. 10:22.

1. Boldness & access that relies (confidence) on Christ, Eph. 3:12.

2. Strengthened by God thru the fellowship of faith, Eph. 3:16-19.

IV. FINALITY OF FAITH IS ETERNAL LIFE, 2 Tim. 4:7-8.

A. The Crown of Life, Jas. 1:12.

1. stephanos: “the wreath or garland which was given as a prize to victors in public games” (OBL).

2. Imperishable; the result of living with self-control, 1 Cor. 9:25.

B. Result of Being Faithful unto Death, Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:21-22.

1. Yes, until you die; but here it is primarily “to the point of” dying for Christ (cf. context of tribulation; Antipas, 2:13).

2. Faith that strives against sin, Heb. 12:3-4.

3. Hold faith; don’t let anyone take your crown, Rev. 3:10-11.

Conclusion

Heb. 10:39: Believe unto the saving of the soul.

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