Sermon September 2, 2007 Hebrews 11.4 The Sacrifice of Faith
Hebrews 11.4 The Sacrifice of Faith
The inner spirit and power of that life by which Christ pleased His Father
was the offering up of Himself [Andrew Murray.]
Hebrews 10.10-12; 9.14
A. BY FAITH ABEL BROUGHT A MORE ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE TO GOD
1. Bringing to God our best
a. finances
b. time
c. talents
2. Bringing to God in faith
B. GOD ACCEPTED ABEL’S SACRIFICE TO SHOW THAT HE WAS RIGHTEOUS
1. God’s sign to Abel
2. God’s sign to us
a. Sacraments
b. Progressive sanctification
C. ALTHOUGH ABEL IS LONG DEAD, HE STILL SPEAKS TO US BECAUSE OF HIS FAITH
1. Abel’s blood crying out to God?
2. Abel’s example of faith speaking to us
3. “Miss Betty”
4. What will WE say to the generation to come?
What do I have that I want God to take and use as my better sacrifice?
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John Olson
