Our relationship with God is largely determined by our faith. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is known as the hall of fame for the faithful. Heb. 11:1 gives a definition of faith: �Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.� We see many examples of faith�� the hope and assurance of things not seen. We will look at Abraham and his faith. First of all Abraham had a faith that obeyed. Vs. 8 says �By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.� He had a faith that would sacrifice. VS. 17 says �By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said,� In Issac your seed shall be called�,� concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.�
Saving faith involves trust, obedience, and sacrifice.� Christians must have faith that God exists and that He reveals Himself in His word. We must believe that He hears and answers prayers. �If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.� John 15:7� Without this faith we cannot please Him. Regardless of good works or sacrifices, if we do not have faith we cannot please Him. Hebrews 11:6 �But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him� We cannot substitute our feelings for faith. Christians are to walk by faith and not by sight.