The Definition and Importance of Faith
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