Bible Verses About Living by Faith

"Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."

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

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

"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

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

"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."

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

"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith."

"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."

"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

What does the Bible say about living by faith?

The just shall live by faith — this declaration appears three times in the New Testament, echoing Habakkuk's ancient prophecy. Living by faith is not a one-time decision but a moment-by-moment dependence on God. Key King James Version passages include Habakkuk 2:4, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 1:17. This page collects 10 KJV verses about living by faith, each quoted in full.

What does it mean to live by faith?

Living by faith means making God's Word and promises the foundation of your decisions rather than relying solely on circumstances, logic, or emotions. It is ongoing trust in God's character and plan (2 Corinthians 5:7).

How do I live by faith practically?

Read and meditate on Scripture daily (Romans 10:17), pray about everything, obey God even when it's uncomfortable, take Spirit-led risks, and reflect on past evidence of God's faithfulness to build confidence for the future.