Whether we acknowledge it or not, faith is an important part of life. We talk about “having faith” or “keeping the faith” in tough times. We talk about “rock-solid” faith; sometimes, we experience “crises of faith.”

But what exactly is faith? It’s not blind superstition or closing one’s eyes to reality. It’s not believing something just because we know we should. It’s not a leap in the dark.

Adrian Rogers says that biblical faith is “the heart’s response to the character of God.” It’s knowing He is always faithful…even when we are not.

If faith is an internal response to God, what does faith look like externally? What does it mean to “live by faith”? The author of Hebrews 11 compiled a list of biblical heroes who exemplified lives of faith. In this study, we will look closely at seven of them: Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Rahab.

As you look at their lives, you will see the kind of faith that pleased God and learn how to live by faith. Your faith will grow because your heart will respond to God’s character as you read His Word and study His actions in the lives of these biblical champions of faith!

Each study follows Pastor Rogers' guide to studying the Bible: Pray Over It. Ponder It. Put It in Writing. Practice It. Proclaim It.