Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. (Romans 3:27)
I. Now faith is the substance of
things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen (Hebrew 11:1).
A. Now faith is the substance…
1.Now
FAITH…!
2.
"….is the substance…"
a. åBà (one ) Probably from the same as ïeä (hoon) (in
the sense of effort, but successful); ability, power,
(figuratively) wealth:-force, goods, might,
strength, substance.
b. Greek: ›ðüóôáóéò (hoop-os'-tas-is ) From a
compound of and; a setting under (support), that is,
(figuratively) concretely essence, or
abstractly assurance objectively or (subjectively):-confidence,
confident, person, substance.
3.
"…of things hope for..;"
a. Hope deferred makes the heart
sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life (Proverbs
13:12).
b. And not only that,
but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation
Produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and
character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love
of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who
was given to us (Romans 5:3 N.K.J.V.).
c. For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not
hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we
hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with
perseverance (Romans 5:4).
d. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and
steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where
the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High
Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek (Hebrew
6:19).
B. "…the evidence of things not seen."
3. What is the evidence?
4. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed
through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our
confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot
sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as
we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the
throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help
in time of need (Hebrew 4:14-16).
5. Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by
the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated
for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High
Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart
in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an
evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us
hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:20-23).
6. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all
that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us
(Eph.3:20)..,
II. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he
who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a
rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
A. We cannot come to God, unless we believe that he is what he
has revealed himself to be in the Scripture. Those who would find
God must seek him with all their heart.
B. " …,for he who comes to God must believe that He
is..,"
1. He is the Great I AM!
2. He is JEHOVAH
a. My righteousness b. My sanctification
c. My shepherd
d. My Healer
e. My Peace
f. My Banner
g. My Protector
h. Who is There
i. My God who take care of my need's.
3. Jesus the Christ
4. the Spirit of God!
C. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him…
7. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that
you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that
you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will
of God (Roman 12:1,2).
8. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and
all these things shall be added to you (Matthew 6:33).
9. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified
in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the
righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being
witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of
God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who
believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set
forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to
demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had
passed over the sins that were previously committed (Roman
3:20-25)…,
10. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not
of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone
should boast (Eph. 2:8).
III. Where is boasting then? It is excluded by what law of works? Nay: but by the law of faith (Romans 3:27).
IV. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of
God (Romans 10:17).
A. So then faith comes by hearing…
1. G189 PêïÞ (ak-o-ay' )From G191; hearing (the act, the sense
or the thing heard):-audience, ear, fame, which ye heard,
hearing, preached, report, rumor. 2. Pêïýù (ak-oo'-o ) A
primary verb; to hear (in various senses):-give (in the) audience
(of), come (to the ears), ([shall]) hear (-er, -ken), be noised,
be reported, understand. B. ..,and hearing(understanding) by the
word of God. V. Conclusion: Simply Put Do you really have faith,
or is it fear? For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of
power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7). A. Define
the word Power:- äýíáìéò ( doo'-nam-is ) From G1410; force
(literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power
(usually by implication a miracle itself):-ability, abundance,
meaning, might (-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle (-s),
power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. 1. But you
shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth." 2. And since we have
the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I
believed and therefore I spoke," we also believe and
therefore speak, 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE SPIRIT OF FAITH, AND
IS MOVED BY THE LAW OR (PRINCIPLE) OF FAITH! B. So he answered
and said to me: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:
'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' Says the Lord of
hosts. C. Faith is the power that is moves the spirit of God,
which is the Holy Spirit. The power of God operates the Law
(principle) of Faith! D. But what work's Faith? This answer when
we meet again…
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