1. Being Faithful
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus” Eph.1:1
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Col. 1:2
1. Aim: To discuss some Bible Characters who were faithful and what it means to us today.
2. The word “Faithful” is used many times in the Bible.
3. verses 1

2. Definition = trustworthy, believe, sure
Being Faithful
Definition = trustworthy, believe, sure
Verb form = to convince, assure, trust
1. Definition of the word Faithful
a. From a word that means = trustworthy, believe, sure
b. The verb form means = to convince, assure, trust
2. Bible characters who were faithful teach us some lessons about being faithful: 1

3. Moses was Faithful
“And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward” Heb. 3:5
120 Years
40 years in Egypt
40 years in Wilderness
40 years leading Israel
Heb. 11:24-29
MOSES WAS FAITHFUL
A. Heb. 3:5 “And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward”
1. Moses was faithful in his service in the house of God
2. Numbers 12:7 “Not so with My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My house.”
B. Moses lived 120 years - 3 divisions of 40 years
1. The first 40 years were spent in Egypt -
a. Pharaoh's daughter had taken him for her own son
b. He was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was mighty in words and works.
2. The next 40 years were spent in Midian
a. He found a wife
b. They had 2 sons
c. An angel appeared to him in the wilderness of Sinai
3. The last 40 years he led Israel out of Egypt
a. He brought them out of bondage in the land of Egypt
b. They wandered in the wilderness for 40 years
c. At the waters of Meribah Moses sinned and for this was not allowed to enter the promised land.
d. But Moses continued faithful after his mistake and is remembered for his faithfulness.
C. Heb. 11: Moses did these things by Faith - he was faithful in what he accomplished for God.

4. Killed Egyptian, hid body in sand Struck the rock
Moses was Faithful
Was Moses Perfect?
Killed Egyptian, hid body in sand
Struck the rock

5. Abraham was Faithful
“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed.“ So then those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.” Gal. 3:8-9

6. - Founder of Hebrew race - Father of the faithful
Abraham was Faithful
- Founder of Hebrew race
- Father of the faithful
The Wanderings
God called him from Ur of the Chaldees
Left his home and followed God
Heb. 11:8-10
A. Abraham is known as the founder of the Hebrew race and the father of the faithful.
His life can be divided into 2 divisions:
1. The wanderings -
2. and The settled life at Hebron.
C. The wanderings
1. God called Abraham from Ur of the Chaldees.
2. He left his home to follow God's directions.
3. Heb. 11:8-10

7. - Founder of Hebrew race - Father of the faithful
Abraham was Faithful
- Founder of Hebrew race
- Father of the faithful
God Made a Covenant
Gen. 12:1-7 – all families be blessed
Heb. 11:17-19 – by faith offered up Isaac
A. God made a covenant with Abraham and from him came the Messiah.
1. Gen. 12:1-7 - “...in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
2. Heb. 11:17-19 By Faith Abraham offered up Isaac
3. Abraham was a great man of faith who obeyed God.

8. Abraham was Faithful
“Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.” Gal. 3:7

9. Was Abraham Perfect? Lied about Sarah being his wife
Abraham was Faithful
Was Abraham Perfect?
Lied about Sarah being his wife
Same lie again several years later A

10. “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not
Noah was Faithful
Gen. 6:8
“By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not
yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for
the saving of his household, by which he condemned
the world and became heir of the righteousness
which is according to faith.
Heb. 11:7
1. Gen. 6:8 Noah found grace in the sight of God, just man, upright man

11. Was Noah Perfect? Got drunk off wine
Noah was Faithful
Was Noah Perfect?
Got drunk off wine
Showed himself naked to his family

12. Born at Tarsus Pharisee Roman Citizen Gamaliel Paul was Faithful
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry” Tim. 1:12
ersecutor
Born at Tarsus
Pharisee
Roman Citizen
Gamaliel
IPAUL WAS FAITHFUL
A. 1 Tim. 1:12 – “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry”
Paul was born in Tarsus
2. His father was a Pharisee - Acts 23:6
3. He was a Roman citizen by birth
4. He studied under a well known teacher called Gamaliel
B. His life can be described by three P's:
1. Persecutor - he is first introduced in the book of Acts a persecutor of Christians.
2. Preacher - He was converted and became a Preacher for Jesus Christ. He went on three missionary journeys and was arrested in Jerusalem.
3. Prisoner - He is Paul the prisoner in Jerusalem, Caesarea, and finally in Rome.
reacher P
risoner

13. Paul was Faithful
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” Tim. 4:7

14. Paul was Faithful
Was Paul Perfect?

15. Lessons about being Faithful
Must be faithful in all our house like MOSES Joshua 24:15
Must be faithful even to the point of DEATH – Rev. 2:10
Faithful men can teach others – 2 Tim. 2:2
LESSONS WE CAN LEARN ABOUT BEING FAITHFUL
A. Must be FAITHFUL in all our house like Moses
1. All of our family members need to be faithful to God.
2. Josh. 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
B. We must be FAITHFUL even to the point of death
1. Rev. 2:10b “be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
2. NIV = “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
3. Must be willing to die for our faith
C. FAITHFUL men can teach others
1. 2 Tim. 2:2 “the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

16. Obey the Truth – become a Christian
Being Faithful
Obey the Truth – become a Christian
Live a Christian Life
Worship
Holy Living
Spread
God does not demand perfection
1. God expects his children to be Faithful followers of Him
2. Obey the truth = become a Christian
3. Then live a Christian life: worship, holy living, spread gospel

17. God is faithful and we are to be like Him Deut. 7:9 “the faithful God”
Being Faithful
God is faithful and we are to be like Him
Deut. 7:9 “the faithful God”
1 Pet. 4:19 “a faithful Creator”
1 Cor. 1:9 “God is faithful”
1 Cor. 10:13 “God is Faithful”

18. Being Faithful
God is faithful and we are to be like Him
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus” Eph. 1:1

19. Folks of Samaria Acts 8:5-13
BELIEVED
REPENTED
CONFESSED
BAPTIZED
Pentecost Acts 2:14-41
Repented vs
Were Baptized vs
Folks of Samaria Acts 8:5-13
Believed v. 12
Were Baptized vs
The Eunuch Acts 8:35-39
Believed vs
Confessed v. 37
Was Baptized v. 38
Saul Acts 9:1-20
Was Baptized v. 18
Cornelius Acts 10:34-48
Believed v. 43
Was Baptized v. 48
Lydia Acts 16:13
Gave Heed v. 14
Was Baptized v. 15
The Jailer Acts 16:32
Believed v. 31
Was Baptized v. 33
The Corinthians Acts 18:8
Believed v. 8
Were Baptized v. 8