Bible Verses About Faith

Bible verses about faith, believing in God, and trusting His promises.

King James Version
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
2 Corinthians 5:7
24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Mark 11:24
17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:17
20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Matthew 17:20
20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about faith?

The Bible defines faith as 'the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen' (Hebrews 11:1). It teaches that faith is essential for pleasing God and is a gift of grace through which believers are saved.

How can I grow my faith according to the Bible?

Romans 10:17 teaches that faith comes by hearing the word of God. Growing in faith involves reading Scripture, prayer, fellowship with other believers, and trusting God through trials.

What is the relationship between faith and works?

James 2:17 says 'faith, if it hath not works, is dead.' While Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches salvation is by grace through faith and not by works, James emphasizes that genuine faith naturally produces good works as evidence. The two are complementary: faith is the root, and works are the fruit.