1. Faith that Saves the Soul Hebrews 11

2. 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 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

3. 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 Immorality, 12:12-16 Irreverence toward God, 12:25, 28 Selfishness rather than loving service, 13:1-2 Dishonoring of marriage, 13:4 3

4. 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 Faith that saves the soul, 10:35-39 – Endurance, 10:36 – Obedience, 10:36 – Bold confidence, 10:35-36, 39 4

5. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Rational choices, 11:1 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

6. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Acts on God’s promises, 11:7-22 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 Seeks & obeys, 11:6, 7-9, 17 Relies on His faithfulness, 11:11 Relies on His faithfulness, 11:11 Sustained by hope, 11:10, 13-16; 6:13-19 Sustained by hope, 11:10, 13-16; 6:13-19 6

7. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Values Christ above all, 11:23-29 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 men over Christ, Matt. 10:32-37 Will not value self over Christ, Matt. 10:38-39 Will not value self over Christ, Matt. 10:38-39 7

8. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Values Christ above all, 11:23-29 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 Counts the cost, Lk. 14:27-33 Pays the price, Lk. 9:57-62 Pays the price, Lk. 9:57-62 8

9. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Overcomes opposition, 11:29-38 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

10. Saving Faith, Heb. 11 Faith of the ancient saints 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

11. 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 Faith must be active to please God & save our souls – James 2:14-18 – Hebrews 11:6 11