NOW FAITH IS
Now Faith Is
Hebres 11:1
What does that mean to you?????
Meaning the assurance of things hoped for,the conviction of things not yet seen.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him,for He who comes to God must believe that He is and
that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.
Examples of faith in the bible:By faith,:::::Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain by which he obtained witness ———————————————————————————————-
that he was righteouness.God testifying of his gifts and by it he being dead yet speaketh..
By faith Enoch,was translated that should not see death,and was not found ,because God has translated him.,for before his
translation, he had this testimony that he pleased God………
By faith Noah,being warned of God of things not seen as yet.moved with fear,prepared an Ark to the saving of his house,by the
which he condemned the world.and became heirof the righteousness which is by faith.
By faith Abraham,when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance,obeyed,and he went
out,not knowing whither he went.
By faith he sojourned in the land of promises as in a strange country,dwelling in tabernacles,with Isaac and Jacob,the heirs with
him of the same promise.
Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed,and was delivered of a child when she was past age,because
she judged Him faithful who had promised.
These all died in faith,not having received he promises,having seen them afar off,and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and
confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Let us break here:::::::
Let us read out loud Hebrews 11:1-40 and then understanding the meaning of Hebrews 12: 1-2 and knowing that the Greek word for witness
as it is translated Martus(which is the Greek root word)
the act of witnessings Marturia
the testimony Marturion
All three of these Greek words refer to witness
Also the Greek/Hebrew word in strongs#3140 matureo meaning to be a witness
Back to faith…
It is by faith we are saved and escape judgement Acts16:31 and John 5:24
It is by faith that Christ dwells in the heart Ephes3:17
It is by faith that we live Gal 2:20
It is by faith that we stand Rom 11:20 and 2Cor1:24
One of the greatest men in the bible was Abraham
1Cor 16:13
The strongest woman in the bible was Deborah
Heb 11:6
Examples of those who have little faith Luke 19:1-8 and Luke 11:5-8
Activating your faith daily by:
Prayers
Fasting
Giving
Working as you can in the Kingdom of God
Attending fellowship
Believing on Gods promises that will come to pass.
Bible verses for you to search out
ACTS OF FAITH
Ephes 2:8-10
Heb 11:1-3 and Heb 10:22-23
Psa 119:30
2Cor 5:7
James 2:14-17
James 1:2-4
GOD’S PROMISES TO YOU IN FAITH
God promises to give you rest.
God promises to take care or meet all of your needs.
God promises to answer your prayers.
God promises to work out everything fo your good.
God promises to be with you.
God promises to protect you.
God promises freedom from sin.
In closing and there are many more Scriptures,but are you standing on the promises of God,are you believing in His grace,his power and
His Sovereignty….His mercy .love and forgiveness of sin….
As you go through this lesson,please think about Faith…….Dont allow fear or doubt to cloud your relationship with Him…
And finally,LOVE Him with all your heart,soul,mind and body,in Jesus name.Amen
In His service Bette Stevens www.vvmint.org for any questions,comments etc………
Hebres 11:1
What does that mean to you?????
Meaning the assurance of things hoped for,the conviction of things not yet seen.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him,for He who comes to God must believe that He is and
that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.
Examples of faith in the bible:By faith,:::::Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain by which he obtained witness ———————————————————————————————-
that he was righteouness.God testifying of his gifts and by it he being dead yet speaketh..
By faith Enoch,was translated that should not see death,and was not found ,because God has translated him.,for before his
translation, he had this testimony that he pleased God………
By faith Noah,being warned of God of things not seen as yet.moved with fear,prepared an Ark to the saving of his house,by the
which he condemned the world.and became heirof the righteousness which is by faith.
By faith Abraham,when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance,obeyed,and he went
out,not knowing whither he went.
By faith he sojourned in the land of promises as in a strange country,dwelling in tabernacles,with Isaac and Jacob,the heirs with
him of the same promise.
Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed,and was delivered of a child when she was past age,because
she judged Him faithful who had promised.
These all died in faith,not having received he promises,having seen them afar off,and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and
confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Let us break here:::::::
Let us read out loud Hebrews 11:1-40 and then understanding the meaning of Hebrews 12: 1-2 and knowing that the Greek word for witness
as it is translated Martus(which is the Greek root word)
the act of witnessings Marturia
the testimony Marturion
All three of these Greek words refer to witness
Also the Greek/Hebrew word in strongs#3140 matureo meaning to be a witness
Back to faith…
It is by faith we are saved and escape judgement Acts16:31 and John 5:24
It is by faith that Christ dwells in the heart Ephes3:17
It is by faith that we live Gal 2:20
It is by faith that we stand Rom 11:20 and 2Cor1:24
One of the greatest men in the bible was Abraham
1Cor 16:13
The strongest woman in the bible was Deborah
Heb 11:6
Examples of those who have little faith Luke 19:1-8 and Luke 11:5-8
Activating your faith daily by:
Prayers
Fasting
Giving
Working as you can in the Kingdom of God
Attending fellowship
Believing on Gods promises that will come to pass.
Bible verses for you to search out
ACTS OF FAITH
Ephes 2:8-10
Heb 11:1-3 and Heb 10:22-23
Psa 119:30
2Cor 5:7
James 2:14-17
James 1:2-4
GOD’S PROMISES TO YOU IN FAITH
God promises to give you rest.
God promises to take care or meet all of your needs.
God promises to answer your prayers.
God promises to work out everything fo your good.
God promises to be with you.
God promises to protect you.
God promises freedom from sin.
In closing and there are many more Scriptures,but are you standing on the promises of God,are you believing in His grace,his power and
His Sovereignty….His mercy .love and forgiveness of sin….
As you go through this lesson,please think about Faith…….Dont allow fear or doubt to cloud your relationship with Him…
And finally,LOVE Him with all your heart,soul,mind and body,in Jesus name.Amen
In His service Bette Stevens www.vvmint.org for any questions,comments etc………