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Faith that Saves the Soul. Hebrews 11. Hebrews: Faith Under Attack. Sin’s deceit, 10:26-30; 3:12-13 Neglect to grow, 5:11-14 Sluggishness, 6:12 False doctrines about the covenants, 8-10. 2. Hebrews: Faith Under Attack. Immorality, 12:12-16 Irreverence toward God, 12:25, 28
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Faith that Saves the Soul Hebrews 11
Hebrews: Faith Under Attack • Sin’s deceit,10:26-30; 3:12-13 • Neglect to grow,5:11-14 • Sluggishness,6:12 • False doctrines about the covenants,8-10 2
Hebrews: Faith Under Attack • Immorality, 12:12-16 • Irreverence toward God, 12:25, 28 • Selfishness rather than loving service, 13:1-2 • Dishonoring of marriage, 13:4 3
Word of Exhortation, 13:22 • Faith that saves the soul, 10:35-39 • Endurance,10:36 • Obedience,10:36 • Bold confidence,10:35-36, 39 4
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Rational choices, 11:1 • Evidence, not emotion • Divine cause & design, 11:3(3:4; Rom. 1:20; Acts 14:17) • Works & words of Jesus, Jno. 10:37-38; 20:30-31 • Faith supports genuine hope, 11:1 5
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Acts on God’s promises, 11:7-22 • People of faith trust God’s word • Faith that pleases God: • Seeks & obeys, 11:6, 7-9, 17 • Relies on His faithfulness, 11:11 • Sustained by hope,11:10, 13-16; 6:13-19 6
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Values Christ above all, 11:23-29 • Does not fear men, 11:23; Jno. 12:42-43; Matt. 10:28 • Will not value men over Christ, Matt. 10:32-37 • Will not value self over Christ, Matt. 10:38-39 7
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Values Christ above all, 11:23-29 • Not controlled by earthly advantages, 11:24-26; Acts 7:22; Matt. 16:26 (Phil. 3:3-11) • Deliberate, 11:27-29 • Counts the cost,Lk. 14:27-33 • Pays the price,Lk. 9:57-62 8
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Overcomes opposition, 11:29-38 • Victories of faith, 11:29-34; 1 Jno. 5:4 • Endures testing & trials, 11:35-38; 1 Pet. 1:3-9 9
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 • Faith of the ancient saints • Testimony of their worthiness, 11:38-39 • Made complete in Christ, 11:39-40 • Urges us on to greater faith, 12:1-2 10
Saving Faith, Heb. 11 “When the Son of man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”Luke 18:8(NKJV) • Faith must be active to please God & save our souls • James 2:14-18 • Hebrews 11:6 11