1. Bible Study
The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
“BY FAITH”
Hebrews 11:1-2(NLT)
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2. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
“(1)Faith is the confidence that what we hope
for will actually happen; it gives us
assurance about things we cannot see.
(2) Through their faith, the people in days of
old earned a good reputation.”
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3. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 In the Biblical calendar, the 7th Sunday after
Easter is classified as PENTECOST. The
reference to Pentecost comes from the Gospel of
Luke, and reaches its fruition in the book of Acts;
when the disciples are in one place together and
on one accord as the Holy Spirit descends upon
them.
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4. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 The focal point for Christians is centered on: First -
the acknowledgment of the resurrection of Jesus
Christ; secondly - His ascension into Heaven, and
thirdly - the fulfillment of the promise that He
would send the Holy Spirit.
 The quickening of the Holy Spirit led them and
leads us into an understanding of the faith that we
share as a part of the Body of Christ.
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5. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 Faith is an indelible characteristic that every
Christian must have. Faith cannot be obliterated,
or erased from the heart, mind, or soul of a true
born again believer of JESUS CHRIST.
 HEBREWS 11 gives us various accounts of
testimonies and triumphs of people who were
victorious because of their faith in God.
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6. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
2. IT WAS BY FAITH THAT ABEL BROUGHT A
MORE ACCEPTABLE OFFERING TO GOD
THAN HIS BROTHER CAIN.
3. IT WAS BY FAITH THAT NOAH BUILT THE
ARK.
4. IT WAS BY FAITH THAT ENOCH WAS
TAKEN UP INTO THE HEAVENS WITHOUT
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7. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 The relevant question that I have for you today is:
Where is your faith? The faith life is not always
easy. You will face many challenges, but your
chances of overcoming them will be greater if you
have faith in GOD.
 The author, Beth Jones, says it this way, “Faith
enables you to face anything, overcome all things,
and receive everything.”
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8. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 It has been said that faith is like oxygen, it’s
what you breathe! You believe God’s Word.
You know that, “With God all things are
possible.” With faith there is no room for
negativity, hostility, or contradiction because
my Bible tells me that, “faith the size of a
mustard seed can move all mountains.”
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9. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 When the supernatural favor of God blends with the
faith of a believer, God releases His power to work
on your behalf. Sometimes you can’t see what
wonderful blessings God has given you - because
you can’t see it, you don’t believe it. Your problem
is that you are in spiritual darkness trying to see the
end without faith. Faith is not found in your five
physical senses.
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10. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 Faith is not a feeling. Hebrews 11:6 says,
“WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO
PLEASE GOD, FOR HE WHO COMES TO GOD
MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS, AND THAT HE
IS THE REWARDER OF THOSE WHO
DILIGENTLY SEEK HIM.”
 Faith is simply taking God at His Word. As you
grow in the Word, you grow in faith.
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11. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 Romans 10:17 says, “FAITH COMES BY
HEARING AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF
GOD.” (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “FOR WE WALK BY
FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT.” (KJV)
 Sometimes when you try to live the Christian life,
you will have to fight the good fight of faith! In
other words, some days you might feel like you are
full of faith and sitting on the top of the world.
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12. “By Faith”
Hebrews 11:1-2 (NLT)
 At other times it will seem as if the whole world is
against you. Sometimes you will feel like the Lord
has blessed you beyond belief. At other times you
may feel like He has not heard your prayers. Some
days you may feel like you can conquer the world.
But, there are also the days when you want to throw
in the towel and quit. This is the time when you
open up your heart and let the Holy Spirit guide
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