Why should I strive to build a faith like Noah’s? 1. Because Noah’s faith PLEASED GOD. “So he said, “I will wipe off the face of the earth these humans that I created. I will wipe out not only humans, but also domestic animals, crawling animals, and birds. I’m sorry that I made them.” But the Lord was pleased with Noah.” Genesis 6:7-8 GW “So we make it our goal to please him…” 2 Corinthians 5:9a NIV 2. Because of the IMPACT of Noah’s faith. “Faith led Noah to listen when God

By faith Enoch was taken up so that he didn’t see death, and he wasn’t found because God took him up. He was given approval for having pleased God before he was taken up. It’s impossible to please God without faith because the one who draws near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards people who try to find him. Hebrews 11:5–6  (CEB) 7 ESSENTIALS OF WALKING BY FAITH LIKE ENOCH I MUST UNDERSTAND WALKING WITH GOD IS A LIFE OF CONTINUAL   ORIENTATION , NOT OCCASI

These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.” 1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV “Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.  36  When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:35-36 NIV “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one anot

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1-2 I NEED A BIBLICAL FAITH AS SEEN IN THE LIVES OF THE MEN AND WOMEN IN HEBREWS 11. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 And without faith it is impossible to please God… Hebrews 11:6 Where do I say I trust God, but my actions s

Then appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: to those who fell [into spiritual ruin], severity, but to you, God’s gracious kindness—if you continue in His kindness [by faith and obedience to Him]; otherwise you too will be cut off. Romans 11:22 (AMP)   GOD USES TWO PRIMARY, BUT  UNEQUAL ATTRIBUTES TO MOTIVATE US:   GOD USES LOVING   KINDNESS  TO MOTIVATE “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love th

1. I must take the WARNING of FALLING AWAY seriously. “For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they themselves are nailing him to the cross once again

“And God designated him to be a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. For someone who lives on milk is still a

But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” Hebrews1:8-9 (NIV) This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will

Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14 (NIV) 1. Stick to the Playbook (Trust in the Word) "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 (ESV)