8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; 10 for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:8-10
Abraham is that great example of faith. What did Abraham do when he heard the call of God? He “obeyed”. He “went out”.
If we have this idea that being a Christian is just a matter of believing certain facts – even essential facts such as the death and resurrection of Jesus – or that being a Christian is just a matter of making a decision to follow Jesus; we are sadly lacking in understanding of what faith means.
By faith Abraham obeyed. By faith Abraham went out. Similarly, Biblical faith in Jesus is not merely intellectual assent to certain truths – it is a commitment to follow Jesus in obedience.
– SSxG