Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But does that really help us understand what faith is or how it works? Fortunately, the writer of Hebrews goes on to illustrate faith in the lives of men and women God has used in times past.

In an honest search for its meaning, Dr. McGee tackles this confusing and difficult passage of Scripture, which is oftentimes skipped over by Bible commentators.

Hebrews 11 highlights how trust in God has shaped history from the dawn of time to the present day. In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee unpacks the Bible’s profound definition of faith: the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Explore the inspiring stories of Abel, Enoch, and Noah, and discover how their unwavering commitment to God can challenge and strengthen us today.

God has never saved anyone except through Jesus Christ. Before the flood and after the flood, during the time of the Law and until the Lord Jesus came, everything pointed to Himand it was always by faith. That's wisdom shared by Dr. J. Vernon McGee as he takes us through the Old Testament stories of Abel, Enoch, and Noah. Along the way, we discover that from the beginning of time, faith is the only thing that has saved man.

Journey with us to Bethlehem as we walk among the people and visit the places that were part of the preparation for God becoming a man. In this final message of a four-part series, Dr. McGee brings together the important events that set the stage for Jesus' birth and shares the Christmas story from a fresh and meaningful perspective.

Journey with us to Bethlehem as we walk among the people and visit the places that were part of the preparation for God becoming a man. In this third message of a four-part series, Dr. McGee looks at important events that set the stage for Jesus' birth, including the story of David's rise to the throne.

Journey with us to Bethlehem as we walk among the people and visit the places that were part of the preparation for God becoming a man. In this second message of a four-part series, Dr. McGee looks at important events that set the stage for Jesus' birth, including the tragic death of Jacob's wife Rachel.

Journey with us to Bethlehem as we walk among the people and visit the places that were part of the preparation for God becoming a man. In this first message of a four-part series, Dr. McGee looks at important events that set the stage for Jesus' birth, including the story of Ruth of Boaz.

(Hebrews 5:116:3) There comes a time in our spiritual lives when we must grow up and face life with courage and maturityto leave the basics and move toward a more resilient, effective faith. That was the call the writer of Hebrews made to the Jewish Christians struggling with persecution under the reign of mad Nero, and it's the call to each of us as well.

An overwhelming majority of people today believe that they will go to heaven. Some even believe that one day all people of all time will dwell in the presence of God, and they claim to have Scriptural support for this theory. But do they?