Saving Faith: Faith in the Promises of God (Part 2) – Discussion/Study Guide

April 18, 2007

Men and Women of Saving Faith

Faith in the Promises of God – Part 2

Discussion Study Guide

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Hebrews 11:4-7

(Be sure to read Heb 11:1-3 also)

I. Abel – vs. 4

1. How was Abel’s faith a ‘faith in the Promises of God’? What promise did Abel believe? (Gen 4:4; Heb 11:4)

2. Why was Abel’s faith commended to him as righteousness? Why was Abel’s offering more acceptable and commendable by God? (Gen 4:4; Heb 11:4)

II. Enoch – vs. 5

3. How was Enoch’s faith a ‘faith in the Promises of God? (Gen 5:22-24; Heb 11:5)

4. Why was Enoch’s faith commended to him as righteousness? (Heb 11:5)

III. Pleasing God – vs. 6

5. What three things are absolutely impossible for man to do?

a.) Impossible for man to __ _____? Matt 19:25-26; Mk 10:26-27; Lk 18:26-27

b.) Men who are __ ___ _____ cannot please God? Romans 8:8

c.) Without _____, it is impossible to please God? Hebrews 11:6

6. What must those who draw near to God believe? So how do these beliefs relate to saving faith?

[Personal Study: What do these verses say about those who seek/don’t seek after God? (Psalm 9:10; 10:4; 14:1-7; 22:26; 27:8; 34:10; 40:16; 69:32; 105:3-4; 119:2,10,155; Matt 6:33; 7:7; John 5:44; 6:26; 7:18)]

IV. Noah – vs. 7

7. How was Noah’s faith a ‘faith in the Promises of God? (Gen 6:8-9; Heb 11:7)

8. Why was Noah’s faith commended to him as righteousness? How did Noah construct the ark? (Heb 11:7; Gen 6:22)

9. How can these men and their faith be seen as “obedient faith”, especially concerning Noah?

*Examination Time: Do you believe in what God has promised? Are you humble enough to trust in Him and His faithfulness?