THE WORD

Hebrews 11:6 says it is not possible to please God without faith and this sermon is an explanation of how Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and Sarah pleased God by faith.

While the Scriptures promise "The just shall live by faith" what does this look like in our living righteously? This sermon teaches and declares 7 vital things that are involved in living by faith - right now - in the 21st century.

For the sake of those most innocent, we should all be unapologetically pro-life, not just pro-birth, from the womb to the tomb. Therefore, because the opportunities to help those in need will now be increasing more than ever before, may we all be ready to lay down our lives for the cause of serving and strengthening the lives of single mothers and their babies, as well as those ministries already serving them.

Join us as we are blessed by our own Ephraim Garcia as he encourages us to step up as Men and Leaders to raise up the next generation with strong biblical principles.

Many failed attempts have been made to dodge or dilute the truth of Hebrews 10:26-31; which is often done by using other verses about our security as believers; as they can appear on the surface to be contradictory. However, in doing so, this approach ignores the facts that the context here - both preceding and following - clearly addresses the entire text of Hebrews 10 to believers.

In this 9+ minute segment from a larger sermon, these verses - Hebrews 10:26-31 - are taught and proclaimed in context; while explaining that the often alleged contradiction or dichotomy is like one of the many paradoxes* in God's created world; thus bringing balance to our understanding of His eternal truth; which reveals to us that Jesus Christ saves from both the penalty and power of sin.

While we need to be secure as believers, to live in continual sin as a lifestyle is not a good thing; because no liars, thieves, and fornicators - etcetera , etcetera - are going to be in Heaven.

For more understanding of verses Hebrews 10:26-31, read - in context - the following scriptures that are also written for us as believers: 1 Corinthians 6:8-11; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:1-7; Colossians 3:5-7 and Jesus Christ's own words in Revelation 21:5-8.

Please remember though, we are saved by grace through faith - from sin - not to sin; which is not accomplished by our good works. Through this freely given grace we are created for God ordained good works that we are called to walk in. (See Ephesians 2:8-10).

If anyone teaches contrary to full New Testament truth, let's stop listening to them, no matter how popular they are or how they may appeal to someone's itching ears. May we all take all the words of Hebrews 10 more seriously.

* an example of a paradox "in God's created world" is direct current electricity or magnets, having both positive and negative characteristics. Another paradox is the earth's polar opposites, north and south; etcetera. Opposites bring balance, like servant-leaders, a husband and wife, mother and father, etcetera, etc.

Having learned much about the greatness of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews then focuses on how we should live righteously in the now.

Inspired by the access we now have to Almighty God - through Christ's finished work and His ongoing High Priestly ministry - let us draw near to Him in worship and repentance, holding fast to His hope giving Word, and assembling with other believers; in order to stir up love and good works.

Be inspired in light of Christ's one new covenant sacrifice in comparison to the old covenant's many continuous daily and yearly sacrifices.

Be blessed and encouraged as Pastor Rafael Cruz shares the history of our nation and our rights as Christians to have a voice and stand for our beliefs.

Gain understanding from the ministry of Pastor Kerry Kirkwood; as he declares often neglected truths and teaches important things about the benefits we have in Christ.