First Hero in the Bible’s Hall of Faith?

Hebrews 11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

See if you can answer the following question from Creation Moments Board Director Mark Cadwallader. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews includes a list of heroes of the faith. Each verse that introduces a faith hero begins with the words “by faith” or “through faith.” Can you name the very first one mentioned in Hebrews 11? Also, can you identify why he or she was said to exercise faith?

Noah's sacrifice Most people, of course, say the name of an Old Testament character. Many think it was Abel, who offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. But the right answer is – wait for it – YOU! As a believer in biblical creation, YOU are at the head of the list!

Check out Hebrews 11:3 where it says, “Through faith WE understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”

That’s right – believers are listed first in the Hebrews 11 “Faith Hall of Fame”! And we are listed there because we understand that God created the worlds through Jesus, the Word. The first faith hero in this amazing chapter are believers down through the ages who believe what God said about His act of Creation.

This means that Christian creationists have a responsibility to exercise the faith we have been given to share the reasons for our faith with others. What have you been doing lately to spread the truth of the gospel and biblical creation?

Prayer: Oh, Lord, make me bold in sharing my faith with others. Amen.

Author: Steven J. Schwartz
Ref: https://creationmoments.com/content/why-creation-evangelism-vital-our-kids-and-grandkids. Painting: “Noah’s sacrifice” by Daniel Maclise (1811-1870).