20 Powerful Bible Verses About Faith

20 Bible verses and 4 stories that will help you to be more faithful

There are many texts in the Holy Scriptures that: look at what faith is and help us to be faithful on our Christian walk. Today we will look at some scripture passages that will help us to: have faith in God, be faithful in our marriages, encourage others, and be steadfast during difficult times.

Bible verses about faith in God

Believing in God will sometimes require us to have a deep conviction in things we have no proof of. Here are some helpful scripture passages that will come in handy as you journey on your walk of faith. They look at what faith is, believing in your prayers, not walking by sight, choosing the way of faithfulness, and how to experience joy and peace even during challenges.

1. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV
2. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 ESV
3. for we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV
4. I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. Psalm 119:30 ESV
5. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV

Bible verses about being a faithful spouse

Faithfulness in a marriage is not only about fidelity. It includes believing in your spouse’s capabilities, being a good steward as you manage finances and other resources, anchoring your relationship in Christ, and depending on Him to fortify you as you meet hurdles as a couple. Here are five texts that will help you to be a faithful spouse.

1. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 2 Peter 1:5 ESV
2. He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 ESV
3. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 ESV
4. looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV
5. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:5 ESV

Bible verses about encouraging the faith of others

We all have a responsibility to encourage our brothers and sisters who are traveling the Christian pathway. These scripture passages are great for relating to differences in spiritual maturity and reassuring others.

1. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, ²⁶and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25–26 ESV
2. As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. Romans 14:1 ESV
3. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:14 ESV
4. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:16
5. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22 ESV

Bible verses about faith in difficult times

Hardship, sickness, and other challenges will test and even push believers to turn away from their faith. These texts will provide inspiration and instructions on how to continue in steadfastness when faced with difficulties.

1. for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:3 ESV
2. By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Hebrews 11:11 ESV
3. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:14–15 ESV
4. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, Philippians 1:29 ESV
5. Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV

Bible stories about faith

The Bible is replete with stories that display the faith and conviction that many individuals had in the power and saving grace of Almighty God. The woman who touched Jesus’ garment, Abraham preparing an altar of sacrifice, Bartimaeus receiving his sight, and Martha believing in God’s power are stories that inspire us to stand firm in what we believe.

Woman with the issue of blood

And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” Luke 5:34 ESV

Abraham believed that God would provide a lamb

And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. Genesis 22:13 ESV

Jesus restored Bartimaeus’ sight

And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way. Mark 10:52 ESV

Martha’s belief in God

“But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” John 11:22 ESV

Conclusion

It is my desire that these verses will help you to: have steadfast faith in God, nurture a strong conviction in your marriage and your spouse, encourage others to have faith, and help you endure and keep believing during hard times.

I pray that like Paul we will all be able to testify,

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up 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 loved his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7–8 ESV

Stay faithful and be hopeful until the end.