Sermon Series: The Book of Hebrews
The “Book of Hebrews” is a title that doesn’t make a lot of sense. It’s not really a book, but instead seems to be a sermon. It’s not written in Hebrew, but is actually Greek. It isn’t written to a synagogue, but a church that seems to be going through a bit of a slump. There’s even a debate as to who actually wrote it! So, over the next four weeks we’ll read the Book of Hebrews together to try and understand the who, what, and why of this essential Christian text.
May 29, 2022 – The Meaning of Faith
As we wrap up this quick trip through the Book of Hebrews we arrive at the final point that the writer has been leading us to. In light of all that we’ve seen about God speaking through Jesus, that Jesus is the pioneer of our salvation, that he is the great high priest offering himself as the sacrifice, what then is our response supposed to be? Simple: Faith (but what does that mean?)
Hebrews 11:1-3
The Meaning of Faith
11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith[a] our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.[b]