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Bible Verses About Faith

Written by Bible Sundays Editorial TeamChecked by Bible Sundays Scripture DeskLast reviewed August 1, 2026Our editorial standards

Faith is the foundation of the entire Christian life. Without it, we cannot please God. With it, mountains move. The Bible defines faith as 'the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen'—a confident trust that goes beyond sight and into the very heart of God. These KJV verses will build and strengthen your faith.

Top 10 KJV Verses About Faith

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Hebrews 11:6

"But 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."

Romans 10:17

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Matthew 17:20

"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."

Galatians 2:20

"I 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."

2 Corinthians 5:7

"For we walk by faith, not by sight."

Mark 11:24

"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them."

Romans 1:17

"For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Ephesians 2:8

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

James 2:17

"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."

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Reflection

Faith is not the absence of doubt—it's the decision to trust God in spite of it. Abraham believed God when the promise seemed impossible. David faced Goliath when logic said to run. Faith doesn't deny reality; it acknowledges a higher reality—the God who keeps every promise He makes.

🙏 A Prayer About Faith

Lord, increase my faith. Where I've been relying on what I can see, teach me to trust what I cannot. Help me step out in faith even when the path ahead is unclear, knowing that You are already there. I believe; help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, Amen.

What Faith Is — And What It Isn't

Hebrews 11:1 gives the Bible's definition: 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' Faith is not a leap into the dark — it is reasonable trust based on the trustworthiness of God. The Greek word pistis is used both for the act of believing and for the body of truth believed (Jude 3 — 'the faith which was once delivered unto the saints'). Faith always has an object. Christian faith is not generic positive thinking; it is confidence directed specifically toward the God who has revealed Himself in Scripture and supremely in Jesus Christ.

How Faith Comes

Romans 10:17 is decisive: 'So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.' Faith is not manufactured by willpower or worked up emotionally — it is awakened in the heart by the Spirit through Scripture. This is why daily intake of God's word is the long, slow way faith grows. Ephesians 2:8 also clarifies that even saving faith 'is the gift of God' — He gives the ear that hears, the heart that trusts, and the persistence to keep believing. We are responsible to believe; God is responsible for supplying the faith with which we do it.

Faith in Action: James and Paul Together

Paul writes that 'a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law' (Romans 3:28); James writes that 'faith without works is dead' (James 2:26). These are not contradictions — they answer different questions. Paul addresses how a sinner is declared righteous before God (faith alone). James addresses how that faith proves itself genuine before the world (works flow from real faith). Together they teach: justified by faith alone, but the faith that justifies is never alone. Real faith always produces visible fruit (Galatians 5:22–23).

Heroes of Faith — Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11 walks through Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Rahab, and many others — each marked by acting on God's word before they saw the result. Abraham obeyed and went out, 'not knowing whither he went' (Hebrews 11:8). Noah built an ark 'of things not seen as yet' (11:7). They 'all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off' (11:13). Their lives teach that biblical faith is willing to obey today on the basis of what God has promised for tomorrow, even when nothing visible has changed yet.

When Faith Feels Weak

Mark 9:24 is one of the most honest prayers in the Bible: 'Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.' Jesus answered that prayer. Faith the size of a mustard seed is enough (Matthew 17:20), because the power is not in the size of the faith but in the size of its object. If your faith feels small, plant it in big promises. Read the gospels and watch what Jesus did. Pray Mark 9:24. Listen to testimonies of God's faithfulness in other lives. 2 Timothy 2:13 reminds us, 'If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.' God's faithfulness does not rise and fall with ours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about faith?

Faith is the foundation of the entire Christian life. Without it, we cannot please God. Key King James Version passages include Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17. This page collects 10 KJV verses about faith, each quoted in full.

What is faith according to the Bible?

Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as 'the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' It is confident trust in God's character, promises, and ability to do what He says. Faith is not blind belief—it is trust built on the evidence of who God is and what He has done.

How do I grow my faith?

Romans 10:17 says 'faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.' Faith grows through regular Bible reading, prayer, obedience to what God has already shown you, fellowship with other believers, and reflecting on God's past faithfulness in your life.

Can faith and doubt coexist?

Yes—the father in Mark 9:24 cried, 'I believe; help my unbelief!' Honest doubt within faith is not the same as unbelief. Doubt can actually strengthen faith when it drives us to seek God more earnestly. Jude 22 instructs mercy toward those who doubt.

What is the best Bible verse about faith?

Hebrews 11:1 ('Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen') and Hebrews 11:6 ('without faith it is impossible to please him') are the two most quoted definitions of faith. Romans 10:17, Ephesians 2:8–9, and Mark 11:22–24 are also foundational.

Can you have faith without works?

James 2:17 says, 'faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.' Saving faith always produces fruit — not as the basis of salvation, but as the evidence of it. You are saved by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9), but the faith that saves never stays alone. Real trust in Christ visibly reshapes how a person lives.

What does Jesus say about faith the size of a mustard seed?

Matthew 17:20 records Jesus saying, '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.' The point is not that small faith is weak, but that even small faith placed in a great God can accomplish what seems impossible.

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