36 Bible Verses about Faith
Why Do We Need Faith?
When we are leading our lives in faith, we are:
- Following His word
- Adept at warding off temptation
- Granting God authority to help us when we call upon Him
- Wholly put trust in Our Lord
- Receive spiritual blessings
- Embolden and restore faith in others
By taking the time to reflect on your faith, you have an opportunity to rejuvenate your intimate relationship with Him.
We’ve compiled a list of 36 Bible verses focused on faith. Read them as a reminder as to why your faith is important.
Verses Referring to Faith
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.
James 1:6
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
John 11:40
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
Galatians 5:6
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1 Timothy 6:10
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Mark 9:23
Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:3
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, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
John 11:25-26
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Mark 10:52
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.
Ephesians 3:16-17
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Matthew 21:22
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
Psalm 119:30
For we live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Romans 10:10
And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.
Hebrews 11:11
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.”
Romans 1:17
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Galatians 3:26-27
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
Acts 16:31
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Romans 10:17
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
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.
1 Timothy 6:12
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.
Hebrews 11:6
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15
Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:5
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.”
Matthew 21:21
See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.
Habakkuk 2:4
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
James 2:17
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.”
Matthew 17:20
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Jude 1:20-21
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
Romans 1:11-12
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Plato once said, “we are twice armed if we fight with faith”. In all of your endeavors, remember to keep your faith.
-Torrance Church of Christ