“Faith That is Active and Attractive”

“Faith That is Active and Attractive”

Hebrews 11:6

“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must
believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (NLT)

I. Definitions of Faith
Listed below is how faith is described by others.
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Anonymous
2. “Faith is like God’s Word is true, even when it’s not .”

Dr. Tony Evans
3. “Faith simply means that something is true and our lives to it.”

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

4. “Faith is the of things hoped for, the of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

5. “Faith is a conviction that God will do what He .”

Dr. Charles Stanley

II. Distinctions of Faith
Listed below are different levels of faith individuals can exercise.
1. Individuals can exercise faith in life.
Matthew 6:30
“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown
into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little
faith?” (NLT)

2. Individuals can exercise faith in life.
Matthew 15:28
“Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is
granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.” (NLT)

3. Individuals can exercise faith in life.
Mark 4:40
“And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no
faith?” (KJV)

4. Individuals can exercise faith in life.
Romans 4:19
“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age,
he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.” (NLT)

5. Individuals can exercise faith in life.
Romans 4:20
“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew
stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.” (NLT)

III. Demonstrations of Faith
Listed below are individuals in the Bible who exhibited faith pleasing to God.

1. Abel exhibited faith by to God a more excellent sacrifice.
Hebrews 11:4
“It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain
did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God
showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to
us by his example of faith.” (NLT)

2. Noah exhibited faith by an ark to save his family from the flood.
Hebrews 11:7
“It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He
obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By
his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the
righteousness that comes by faith.” (NLT)

3. Abraham exhibited faith by to an unknown land.
Hebrews 11:8
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and
go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without
knowing where he was going.” (NLT)

4. Moses’ parents exhibited faith by him from Pharaoh after he was born.
Hebrews 11:23
“It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born.
They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid
to disobey the king’s command.” (NLT)

5. Rahab exhibited faith by warmly a group of spies sent by Joshua.
Hebrews 11:31
“It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in
her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the
spies.” (NLT)

IV. Declarations of Faith
Please complete the sentences below as it relates to displaying faith in various
areas in your life. Example: I will exhibit faith with my family by praying for
relatives who live out of town.
1. I will exhibit faith with my Family by
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2. I will exhibit faith with my Feelings by
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3. I will exhibit faith with my Fellowships by
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4. I will exhibit faith with my Finances by
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5. I will exhibit faith with my Fitness by

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