By Faith – the Fountain of Grace Available to us When We Believe

As we preach through Hebrews 11, known as the faith chapter, we have seen that the blessings of God are available to us by faith, or our trust in Jesus as our Savior and King. In reality, all of the blessings and promises of God are only available to us by faith. In the sermon this morning I (Pastor Mike) plan on sharing 18 of those blessings of grace that the Scriptures tell us are accessed by faith alone.  I will buzz through them quickly in the sermon, but sharing them here so you can see both the blessings and the Scriptures.

We have peace with God and access into God’s grace by faith – Romans 5:1–2
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (ESV)

The Word of God works in us by faith. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. (ESV)

We are redeemed through Christ’s blood, justified and made righteous, receiving forgiveness of sins by faith. Romans 3:24-26
[24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. [26] It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (ESV)

We are raised into new life in Christ by faith – Colossians 2:12
Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. (ESV)

We receive the Holy Spirit by faith. Ephesians 1:13-14
In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. (ESV)

We become God’s children by faith. Galatians 3:25-26
But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. (ESV)

Christ dwells in our hearts and fills us with the fullness of God by faith. Ephesians 3:17-19
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (ESV)

We obey God by faith – Romans 1:5
Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, (ESV)

We are made righteous and know God by faith – Philippians 3:9-10
And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—[10] that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, (ESV)

Christ lives His life in and through us by faith – Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (ESV)

We live and walk in courage by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:6-7
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. (ESV)

We can come confidently into the presence of God by faith. Ephesians 3:11-12
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. (ESV)

God answers our prayers, in faith. Matthew 21:22
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” (ESV)

We are filled with joy and peace. and the power of the Holy Spirit by faith – Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (ESV)

We overcome the world by faith. 1 John 5:4-5
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (ESV)

We inherit the promises of God by faith. Hebrews 6:12
So that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (ESV)

We are saved, are being saved, and will be saved by faith. 1 Peter 1:7-9
So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (ESV)

We please God and are rewarded by Him by faith – Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV)