By Faith: Enoch
(Hebrews 11:5-6)

I. By faith Enoch went straight to heaven without dying. (Hebrews 11:5a)
A. Enoch did not experience death. (Genesis 5:21-24; Romans 3:23, 5:12, 6:23)
B. God took Enoch directly from this life into heaven. (2 Kings 2:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:17)

II. We know that Enoch had faith because he had this testimony, that he pleased God. (Hebrews 11:5b-6a)
A. Enoch “walked with God.” (Amos 3:3)
B. Without faith it is impossible to please God. (Isaiah 64:6)

III. Faith means believing God’s goodness. (Hebrews 11:6b)
A. Anyone who comes to God must believe that He is. (Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 46:9)
B. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he rewards those who diligently seek Him.
(Philippians 1:21)