06.02.19 || Three Essential Elements of Faith

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. - Hebrews 11:1

Faith is God-given CONVICTION based on a VISION that produces ACTION.

1. Faith Is God-Given Conviction Now faith is the substance ... - Hebrews 11:1

· Substance = hupostasis

· hupo = under

· stasis = stand

· hupostasis = title deed

“He (Abraham) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” - Romans 4:20-21 “…For He Himself (The Lord) has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” – Hebrews 13:5-6

2. Faith Is God-Given Vision “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for…”

- Hebrews 11:1 “For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” - Romans 8:24-25

· Noah Saw An Ark Of Safety
· Abraham Saw The Promised Land
· Sarah Saw A Baby
· Moses Saw His People Being Set Free
· Joshua Saw Victory Over Jericho

· David Saw Goliath Being Defeated

3. Faith Is God-Directed Action “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 “So then, as the body without the spirit is dead, also faith without actions is dead.” – James 2:26