20 Inspiring Bible Verses about Faith (2024)

Faith, as defined in the book of Hebrews in the Bible, is "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen," and that whole "not seen" part of things can be difficult to wrestle with in hard times. So we've rounded up 20 powerful Bible verses about faith to encourage you in your journey.

Reading through these verses will help give you courage and strength, hope and healing as you move through life's ups and downs. When you are looking for Bible verses to speak to other parts of life, we've also got lists of Bible verses about gratitude, Bible verses about forgiveness, and Bible verses about perseverance and determination. Looking for a source of deep peace? There are Bible verses that speak to that too. Christians believe that the Bible is at its heart a story about God's love, and each of these verses speaks to that love built on the cornerstone of faith. As Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

And now for those 20 Bible verses about faith, all sure to inspire you.

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

"And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

"Jesus said to him, 'If you can believe? All things are possible for one who believes."

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

"Then Jesus answered her, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed instantly."

"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."

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

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

"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."

"Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."

"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."

"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness."

"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."

"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.' ”

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."

"As Scripture says, 'Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.' ”

"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."

"Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.' ”

"Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, 'Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.' ”