Faith Towards Godn

KAIROS CHRJS11AN CENTER CELL TEACHING SEERIES
FOUNDATIONS CLASS- Doctrine OF BAPTISMS II

PREPARED BY REV. FELIX CHIMERA NYIKA
FAITH TOWARD GOD I
Introduction
The second Foundational teaching that the author of Hebrews notes to be elementary is faith. A lot of
Christians think faith is just positive thinking or “name it and claim it.” But faith is much deeper than that. It
not only begins our journey with God but also escorts us in this journey to the time that we meet with Jesus.
Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, your class should know:
 What is faith in relation to being converted/born-again
 How grace relates to saving faith
 How faith comes
 How to grow in faith by partnering with a brother or sister in the group to keep each other accountable
in growth
Memory Verses
Romans 10:17
Ephesians 2:8-9
Instructor's Guide
After every point, especially after an illustration, invite input from the class either by asking a question or
seeking their opinion
Remember that this is not a free-for-all where everybody is pooling their ignorance but that there is a truth that
the scripture is teaching that is not dependent on what anybody feels or thinks
If you are asked questions you cannot answer, do not be scared to say so and to assure them that next time the
group meets you would have found out the answer.
1. What is Faith,
a. Saving faith, Eph. 2:1-10
i. Faith is turning to God
ii. It is the flip side of repentance (turning from sin)
iii. Faith + repentance = conversion
Illustration: Just like a coin has both heads and tails so in conversion repentance and saving faith are
two sides of the same coin.
b. Faith from God's grace
i. Grace is an attribute of God
1. An attribute is a "characteristic" of God which He is such as love, mercy,
2. Grace is the unmerited favor of God, Gen.6:5-8
ii. Two types of grace ·
1. Common grace is God's bestowal of His blessings to all men, that is,
believers and unbelievers, Matt. 5:44-45; Acts 14:16-17
2. Saving grace is the grace God bestows for people to believe in the gospel
and be saved, Eph. 2:8,9
iii. Grace is the prerequisite for faith
1. Gen.15:1-6
Illustration: For a living organism to survive there is need for a conducive environment such as
temperature and oxygen. The conducive environment for faith is the grace of God. Without it, there is no
faith.
Application:
c. Faith Comes by Hearing the Word
i. Rom. 10:14-17
ii. Acts 14:8-10
Illustration: The human body has precursor enzymes that prepare the stomach for
food that is being chewed in the mouth to be processed. The word of God,
specifically the promises of God, activate faith in our hearts to believe these
promises of God.
d. D. How to Grow in Faith
i. Know that faith is based on God's grace
ii. Know that faith comes by hearing the word of God
iii. Spend 20 minutes a day reading the Bible systematically
iv. Spend time in prayer and meditation
v. Memorize and meditate on a verse that assures you of God's promise in your
situation
e. E. Activating your faith, Heb. 11:1-
f. F. Faith Perseveres, Heb. 11
i. It depends on the un
ii.
FAITH TOWARD GOD II
Introduction
In the first lesson on faith, we teamed what is the basis of faith i.e. grace. In this lesson, we learn how to
activate our faith by looking at the examples of faith in Hebrews chapter eleven. Hebrews chapter eleven
has been called “the faith hall of fame” because of the great heroes of faith that are portrayed in it.
Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson your class should know:
The promise of God, i.e. His word, is the basis of faith
The mindset of faith is otherworldly
The action of faith i.e. faith requires action
Memory Verses
Hebrews 11:1-3, 6
2 Corinthians 7:13
Instructor's Guide
The text for this lesson is full of illustrations already. Please use the cross-reference section in you Bible
to tell the story referred to in the text. After an illustration invite input from the class either by asking a
question or seeking their opinion
Remember that this is not a free-for-all where everybody is pooling their ignorance but that there is a
truth that the Scripture is teaching that is not dependent on what anybody feels or thinks
If you are asked questions you cannot answer, do not be scared to say so and to assure them that next time
the group meets you would have found out the answer.
1. Activating Your Faith, Hebrews 11

a. The definition of faith, 11:1-3
i. The reputation of faith, 11:2
1. faithfulness is the basis of a good Christian reputation
2. no testimony without a test
ii. The understanding of faith, 11j3
1. faith makes the world to make sense
2. faith sees the unseen
b. A History of Faith, 11:4-7
i. The worship of faith, 11:4-5
1. Abel offered a sacrifice by faith
2. Enoch had fellowship with the unseen God
ii. ILL:
iii. The prerequisite of faith, 11:6
1. believe that God exists
2. expect to be rewarded by God for that belief
iv. Noah: The ears of faith, 11:7
1. Noah heard God's warning . . .
2. His faithful actions condemned the world but saved him and hts family
v. ILL:
c. Abraham: The Father of Faith, 11:8-22
i. The obedience of faith, 11:8
1. He believed he would get a reward
2. He .obeyed blindly "not knowing'
ii. ILL:
iii. The patience of faith, 11:9-12
1. it was inconveniencing, 11, 9
2. He had to wait, 11:10
3. It was supernatural faith with supernatural results, 11:11-12
iv. ILL:
d. The Mindset of Faith, 11:13-16
i. The confession of faith, 11:13-14
1. They saw themselves as foreigners on earth, 11:13
2. They believed and so they spoke, 2 Cor. 4:13
3. Their speaking was consistent with their believing, 11:14
ii. The selective amnesia of faith, 11:15
1. they forgot the "good" things behind them
2. they chose not to return to their previous lands
iii. ILL: Amnesia is loss of memory i.e. a person does not remember who they are e.g.
The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy
iv. The promise of faith, 11:16
1. they say God's promise as better
2. so God is not ashamed of them,
v. ILL: Mark 8:34-38
vi. Activating Your Faith
1. Make a Bible search of the promises of God for your situation and list five
verses e.g. if you are sick what Scriptures speak of your healing; if you have
financial need, what Scriptures speak of God's provision
2. Meditate and memorize God's promises over your situation, Ps 1:2
3. Whenever doubt arises, speak and claim the promises of God to your
situation, 2 Cor. 7:13
4. Expect God's answer to your situation, Lk 11:9-13

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KAIROS CHRJS11AN CENTER CELL TEACHING SEERIES

FOUNDATIONS CLASS- Doctrine OF BAPTISMS II

1. Activating Your Faith, Hebrews 11

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