By Faith…

“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8; Gen. 12:1-4) By faith Abraham obeyed God and started walking before he knew where he was...

Characteristics of Faith – Part 4

“But 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 who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) We need faith in order to please God. Faith comes to God. Faith believes in God’s existence...

Characteristics of Faith – Part 3

”And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city...

Characteristics of Faith – Part 2

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And...

Characteristics of Faith

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” (Hebrews 11:13) We tend to think of faith as something we exercise hoping...

By Faith Noah Prepared an Ark – Part 2

“By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, …” (Hebrews 11:7) By faith Noah built an ark. God counted Noah’s obedience as faith. There had never been a flood before, so faith...