“Faith is the first and greatest requirement for living as a Christian!”

1.  Faith is the key to victorious and mature Christians living! Hebrews 10:32-39
     A.  Persevere in the will of God
     B.  Remain Confident in the reward of God
     C.  Resist shrinking back into destruction under the judgment of God
     D.  Faith is the KEY: 10:38-39

2.  What is “Faith”? Hebrews 1:1
     A.  Foundation for our Hope: Hebrews 6:17-20, 1 Corinthians 3:10-12
     B.  Vision of our Future:  Legal proof, evidence of an accomplished things, deed, or event.

• Vision means moving toward becoming who God has revealed that we are save to become!

3.  What does “faith” do?
     A.  Knows God! Hebrews 11:3-6 
     B.  Pleases God! Hebrews 11:2, 6
     C.  Gives for access to God’s gracious gift, eternal life! Hebrews 11:4-5
           1)  Makes us righteous before God!
           2)  Provides meaning in this life!
           3)  Grants eternal life with God! 

“Jesus accomplished everything necessary for you to be cleansed from your sins by shedding His blood on the cross and rising from the grave!”

1.  The cross is the complete payment for your sins!

• Together the truth is confirmed and is unmistakable.
• John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
  

2.  The cross was necessary!

• Law, blood must be shed to pay for sins: Hebrews 9:22
  
• Jesus’ Divine Purpose: Luke 24:7; Hebrews 10:7, 9
  
• The making of a covenant/will! Hebrews 9:16-17
  

3.  The cross is a redemption price/ransom payment that sets us free from bondage to sin! Hebrews 9:12, 15

• God will remember our sins no more! Hebrews 10:17

4.  The cross mediates a new covenant! Hebrews 9:14-15

• Gives mankind access to the eternal inheritance promised by God
  
• Gives mankind a clean conscience in which we can serve God the living God
  
• Acts 3:19  "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,"

5.  The cross is sufficient for all people and for all time! Hebrews 9:25-26

6.  Remember! The Cross Paid for Sins, The Resurrection proves the payment!

• Christ is Victor!
  
• You serve a risen savior!
  
• Celebrate Jesus’ life!
  

1. Creates access to the spiritual place of worship: John 4:23-24
         A.  In Heaven: 8:1; 9:24
         B.  True Sanctuary: 8:2; Set up by the Lord, not mere humans
         C.  Better Priestly Ministry! 8:4, 6
         D.  Better Sacrifice! 10:19-20   
2.  Changes our lives to make us spiritual people of worship: 8:10-12; 10:15-18
         A.  Problem with the Old Covenant was with the people who could not keep it! 8:8
         B.  Law written on their hearts and minds
         C.  Know the Lord
         D.  Sins forgiven and forgotten
3.  Challenges us to persevere in spiritual worship: 10:21-25
        A.  Draw near to God: 10:21-25
        B.  Deliberate sins of the saved bring judgments: 10:28-31
        C.  Deny the temptation to ruin your confidence: 10:32-39
SO WHAT?

• Live in the reality of heaven on earth with priorities that match the priorities of Jesus!
  
• Live as a part of the people of God exhibiting a changed heart and mind!
  
• Live close to Jesus and his people and shun the temptation to quit on God!
  

1.  Conviction based on salvation: Heb. 6:9, 4-6
     A.  Salvation produces fruit in the lives of believers:
     B.  Confident in the work of Jesus begun at salvation: Philippians 1:6
     C.  Careful to avoid the bottomless pit of reprobation: Romans 1:24, 26, 28

2.  Choice based in reproduction: Heb.  6:7-9
     A.  Two types of Land; Blessed Land and Cursed Land!
     B.  Productivity is the sign of blessing!
     C.  Receptivity is the key to productivity!

3.  Blessed Land contrasted with the Cursed Land Heb. 6:10-15
     A.  Illustrated in Abraham
     B.  God doesn’t forget your faithful service to His people
     C.  Persistent service produces vibrant harvest of hope
     D.  No laziness: Faith and patience inherit the promise
     E.  After Waiting, the blessing comes!

4.  Clarity based on your secure position in God sovereign plan! verses Heb. 6:16-20
     A.  God promised and God cannot lie!
     B.  Your hope is in Jesus and is secure where Jesus is securely present!
     C.  Your hope is firm and secure!!!!