The Definition and Importance of Faith

Bible Text: Hebrews 11:1-2 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2010, Hebrews

Northwest Bible Church – June 13, 2010 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 11:1-2

The Definition and Importance of Faith

Intro

 

 

I.  WHAT FAITH IS NOT

 

Everybody has faith in something.

 

A. Not _____________ faith.

 

B. Not _____________________ faith.

 

C. Not ____________________.

 

 

II. WHAT FAITH IS (Heb. 11:1).

 

A.  The assurance of things hoped for.  ____________ focus.

 

1) “assurance” =  confidence, conviction.

 

2) “things hoped for” –

 

3) The struggle of faith.

 

 

B. The conviction of things not seen.  ____________ focus.

 

1) Faith is conviction based on evidence.

 

2) Faith sees what is unseen.

 

 

III.  WHY IS FAITH SO IMPORTANT (Heb. 11:2).

 

A.  It brings the _______________ of God (Heb. 11:2, 39).

 

B.  It _______________ God (Heb. 11:6).

 

C.  It is the only means of ______________________________.

 

 

Conclusion