As we continue to focus on what faith that pleases God looks like, we now come to Sarah, the wife of Abraham. We call Abraham, “the father of our faith”. But Sarah also demonstrates a faith pleasing to God. Often, we think real faith must be perfect without any defects. But in this chapter, we […]
Two important lessons from the book of Hebrews. First, Jesus Christ is superior to all. He is superior to the angels for He created the angels. He is greater than Moses because He is Moses’ creator and Lord. He is superior to the Old Covenant priesthood as He is God’s great, final, eternal high priest […]
We love to tout the expression that we are “saved by grace through faith” (Eph 2:8-9). And we are emboldened at the fact that we are made right with God “through faith” (Rom 5:1). Noah is an example of a life of faith that goes far beyond merely acknowledging something to be true. Noah is […]
As we continue to study the biblical concept of faith, let’s focus on a key verse in this study. 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.” (Hebrews 11:6, NKJV) The Commentator Albert Barnes brings […]