Sermon August 25, 2007 Hebrews 11.1-3 I Do Believe
Hebrews 11.1-3 I Do Believe
Faith’s OBJECT: things hoped for, things not seen [1]
Faith’s PURPOSE: assurance, conviction [1]
Faith’s REWARD: God’s approval [2]
Faith’s NATURE: understanding [3]
A. WHAT FAITH IS NOT
1. Something merely subjective
a. religious feeling
b. sincerity
2. Credulity
a. no evidence
b. wishful thinking
3. Optimism
a. a positive outlook on life
b. a purpose in life
B. WHAT FAITH IS
1. Knowledge
Of the unseen and eternal we can believe only what God has revealed
and of what God has revealed we can believe only what we know [Charles Hodge]
2. Assent
a. The Apostle’s Creed: I believe…
b. John Wesley: Do YOU believe…?
3. Trust and commitment
John Olson
