Hebrews 11 | What is Faith? | Grant Barney | Calvary Chapel North Texas

Jesus is the door, and faith is the key. But what is faith?

Most of us know the word, and faith is a foundational doctrine of the church. Even so, it’s often misunderstood. James 2:19 reminds us that even the demons believe and tremble. In this message from Hebrews 11, we look at what God calls genuine faith: “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

We walk through the “Hall of Faith,” from Abel, Enoch and Noah to Abraham, Sarah, Moses and Rahab, and to those “of whom the world was not worthy.” Along the way we see that saving faith is more than agreeing with an idea. It’s a conviction of the heart that moves us, changes us and keeps us persevering until Christ returns.

In this message:

• Where faith comes from: God’s gift and our responsibility to “turn and live” (Ezekiel 18:31–32)

• What faith is: substance and evidence (Hebrews 11:1)

• Why without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)

• Knowing Christ by covenant, not as an acquaintance

• Abraham, the pilgrim looking for a city whose builder and maker is God

• Faith that conquers kingdoms and faith that endures trials

• Christ’s call to the church: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock” (Revelation 3:20)

“If your faith does not move you, it will not move God either.”

When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth? Is genuine faith in your heart?

📖 Scripture: Hebrews 11; Hebrews 10:37–39; John 10:9; James 2:19–20; Romans 10:13, 17; Ezekiel 18:31–32; Matthew 7:21–23; Acts 8:37; Revelation 3:19–22; Luke 18:8

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