1. Fundamental Faith Hebrews 11:1

2. 2 Now faith is the… Substance of things hoped for ( hupostasis ) Substance of things hoped for ( hupostasis ) “a setting or placing under; thing put under, substructure, foundation” (Rom. 8:24-25) “a setting or placing under; thing put under, substructure, foundation” (Rom. 8:24-25) Evidence of things not seen (elegchos) Evidence of things not seen (elegchos) “a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested; conviction” (Jno. 20:29-31; 1 Pet. 1:8-9) “a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested; conviction” (Jno. 20:29-31; 1 Pet. 1:8-9)

3. 3 FAITH HOPE EVIDENCE Hebrews 11:1

4. 4 The Goal of Your Faith: Salvation of your souls (1 Pet. 1:9; Rom. 5:1-2) Faith is tested daily, Jas. 1:2-4 Faith is tested daily, Jas. 1:2-4 Enduring faith is saving faith, Heb. 10:36-39 Enduring faith is saving faith, Heb. 10:36-39 Such faith is accounted for righteousness, Rom. 4:3-8, 16 (Jas. 2:14-24; Heb. 11:17) Such faith is accounted for righteousness, Rom. 4:3-8, 16 (Jas. 2:14-24; Heb. 11:17)

5. 5 Foundation of Faith: The Word of God (Rom. 1:16-17) Word of faith, Rom. 10:6-10 [Evidence] Word of faith, Rom. 10:6-10 [Evidence] Divine testimony, Rom. 10:6,8,11,15,16 Divine testimony, Rom. 10:6,8,11,15,16 (6, 8) The righteousness of faith speaks… (6, 8) The righteousness of faith speaks… (11) For the Scripture says… (11) For the Scripture says… (15) As it is written… (15) As it is written… (16) For Isaiah says… (16) For Isaiah says… Faith comes by hearing God’s word, 10:17; Jno. 5:24; 8:46-47 (37-38, 43) Faith comes by hearing God’s word, 10:17; Jno. 5:24; 8:46-47 (37-38, 43)

6. 6 Foundation of Faith: The Word of God (Rom. 1:16-17) God’s word must have first place in our lives, Jno. 8:31-32, 37 (43) God’s word must have first place in our lives, Jno. 8:31-32, 37 (43) How to be saved, Mk. 16:15-16 How to be saved, Mk. 16:15-16 Moral living, Titus 2:11-12 Moral living, Titus 2:11-12 The church, Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23 The church, Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4; 5:23 True worship, John 4:23-24 True worship, John 4:23-24 Pure doctrine, Gal. 1:6-9 Pure doctrine, Gal. 1:6-9

7. 7 Foundation of Faith is Not… Personal experiences, Phil. 3:3-7 Personal experiences, Phil. 3:3-7 Friends or parents, Jno. 1:45-46 Friends or parents, Jno. 1:45-46 The church, Eph. 3:21 The church, Eph. 3:21 Elders or preachers, Acts 20:30 Elders or preachers, Acts 20:30 Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:4-5 Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:4-5 Human tradition, Mk. 7:6-9; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2 Ths. 2:15 Human tradition, Mk. 7:6-9; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2 Ths. 2:15 Hear & obey words of Jesus Matthew 7:24-27

8. Focus of Faith: God (Heb. 11:6) Without faith in Jesus we die in sin, Jno. 8: 23-24, 58 Without faith in Jesus we die in sin, Jno. 8: 23-24, 58 That He is who He said He is, Jno. 14: 7-11 That He is who He said He is, Jno. 14: 7-11 That He is where he said He would go, Jno. 14:1-6 (Acts 1:9-11; 2:32-33) That He is where he said He would go, Jno. 14:1-6 (Acts 1:9-11; 2:32-33) That He will do what He said He would do, Matt. 11:28-30; 28:19-20; Heb. 9:28 That He will do what He said He would do, Matt. 11:28-30; 28:19-20; Heb. 9:28

9. 9 Focus of Faith: God (Heb. 11:6) Focused faith obeys Jesus to be saved, Heb. 5:8-9 Focused faith obeys Jesus to be saved, Heb. 5:8-9 Cleanse heart by faith, Acts 15:8-9 (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 3:26-27) Cleanse heart by faith, Acts 15:8-9 (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 3:26-27) When the sinner obeys Jesus, Acts 10:34-35, 47-48 When the sinner obeys Jesus, Acts 10:34-35, 47-48

10. 10 Focus of Faith is Not… Feelings, Prov. 14:12 (Heb. 3:12-13); Matt. 7:21-23; Acts 26:9 Feelings, Prov. 14:12 (Heb. 3:12-13); Matt. 7:21-23; Acts 26:9 Family, Lk. 18:28-30 (Matt. 10:34-39) Family, Lk. 18:28-30 (Matt. 10:34-39) Funding, 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Funding, 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Food, fun & frolic, 1 Cor. 11:22, 34 Food, fun & frolic, 1 Cor. 11:22, 34 Self, Lk. 9:23 Self, Lk. 9:23

11. 11 Fullness of Faith: Diligently Endures Full faith works, 1 Ths. 1:3; Jno. 6:28-29 (Jas. 2:22); Heb. 13:21 Full faith works, 1 Ths. 1:3; Jno. 6:28-29 (Jas. 2:22); Heb. 13:21 Full faith remains diligent & patient, Heb. 6:9-20 (1 Pet. 1:7) Full faith remains diligent & patient, Heb. 6:9-20 (1 Pet. 1:7) Full faith is fully assured, Heb. 10:22; Eph. 3:12, 16-19 Full faith is fully assured, Heb. 10:22; Eph. 3:12, 16-19

12. 12 Finality of Faith: Eternal Life (2 Tim. 4:7-8) Crown of life, Jas. 1:12 Crown of life, Jas. 1:12 stephanos : “the wreath or garland which was given as a prize to victors in public games” stephanos : “the wreath or garland which was given as a prize to victors in public games” Imperishable, the result of self-control 1 Cor. 9:25 Imperishable, the result of self-control 1 Cor. 9:25

13. 13 Finality of Faith: Eternal Life (2 Tim. 4:7-8) Faithful unto death, Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:21-22 Faithful unto death, Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:21-22 “to the point of” dying for Christ (2:13) “to the point of” dying for Christ (2:13) Faith that strives against sin, Heb. 12: 3-4 Faith that strives against sin, Heb. 12: 3-4 Hold fast, don’t let anyone take your crown, Rev. 3:10-11 Hold fast, don’t let anyone take your crown, Rev. 3:10-11

14. 14 Fundamental Faith (Heb. 10:36-39) For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: “For yet a little while, and He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.