S26 || When Belief Becomes Action, Lives Change || Hebrews 11:1-7 || Session 26

We explore how Scripture frames faith as reasoned reliance on a trustworthy God, not a blind leap. From creation’s order to fulfilled promises, the Bible supplies a track record that invites confidence. We unpack why hope is expectation, not wishful thinking, and why belief in God’s existence is necessary but not sufficient. Faith produces works; works never purchase salvation. Along the way, we clear a common misunderstanding: faith is not a free-floating force. Like the woman who touched Jesus’ garment, faith is the channel; Christ’s power does the work.Three portraits bring this home. Abel offers his best and the right sacrifice because he trusts God’s way over his own. Enoch walks with God and is taken, a quiet witness that fellowship with God is a life posture. Noah builds an ark for decades in dry land, absorbing ridicule while following precise instructions—long obedience anchored in promise. We also get practical about growing faith today: return to the Word that generates trust, stay close to a church family, and take the next small step that aligns with what God has said.If you’re weighing a decision and wondering whether to step out, this conversation will ground your courage in God’s character and give you clear next moves. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us: what step of faith are you taking this week?Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve