Faith is at the core of the Christian life. It’s the foundation upon which we stand, believing in God’s promises even when we cannot see or understand them. Faith allows us to trust in the unseen and the unknown, knowing that God’s plans for us are good.
It is through faith that we are able to walk by His Word, face challenges with hope, and receive the blessings He has prepared for us. The Bible is filled with verses that encourage believers to walk by faith and not by sight.
It challenges us to have unwavering trust in God’s power, even in the midst of trials and difficulties. Faith is more than belief; it’s an active choice to trust God’s character and His Word. As we learn to live by faith, we also learn that God is faithful to His promises, and our trust in Him will never be in vain.
Powerful Bible Verses About Faith
1. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
2. Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'”
3. Romans 10:17
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
4. Mark 9:23
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
5. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
6. James 2:17
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
7. Luke 17:5
“The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!'”
8. Romans 1:17
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.'”
9. Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
10. John 14:12
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
11. Matthew 21:22
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
12. James 1:6
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
13. 1 Corinthians 2:5
“So that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.”
14. Romans 4:20-21
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
15. Matthew 21:21
“Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.'”
16. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
17. Romans 14:23
“But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
18. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
19. Luke 8:50
“Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'”
20. Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
21. John 6:29
“Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.'”
22. Matthew 9:29
“Then he touched their eyes and said, ‘According to your faith let it be done to you.'”
23. Romans 4:5
“However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.”
24. 1 John 5:4
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
25. Mark 5:36
“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.'”
26. Romans 3:28
“For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.”
27. Matthew 8:13
“Then Jesus said to the centurion, ‘Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.’ And his servant was healed at that moment.”
28. 1 Peter 1:8
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”
29. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
30. Mark 10:52
“‘Go,’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.”
31. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
32. 1 Timothy 6:12
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
33. Hebrews 10:38
“But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.”
34. 2 Corinthians 4:13
“It is written: ‘I believed; therefore I have spoken.’ Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak.”
35. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Our Thought On What The Bible Says About Faith
Faith is a powerful force that shapes how we live and relate to God. It is through faith that we believe in things not seen and trust in God’s promises, regardless of our circumstances.
The Bible consistently teaches us that faith is not just belief but action-it is about trusting God enough to move forward, even when we cannot see the full picture. The verses above emphasize the importance of faith, from its ability to move mountains to its role in our salvation.
Living by faith means walking in God’s will, trusting in His power, and believing that He is always faithful to fulfill His promises. Faith is the foundation upon which we can stand firm in the face of life’s challenges, knowing that God’s love, grace, and power will carry us through.