What the Bible Says About Faith

Faith is the substance of things hoped for.

Faith in Scripture is more than belief — it's trust that acts. These verses define faith, show what it does, and remind us where it comes from.

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Faith in Scripture (KJV)

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The classic definition: substance and evidence. Faith is real even when sight isn't.

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Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
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.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. The first move toward Him is always trust.

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James 2:17 (KJV)
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

Faith without works is dead. Real faith always shows up in action.

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Romans 10:17 (KJV)
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Want more faith? Take in more Scripture.

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Mark 9:23 (KJV)
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

All things are possible to him that believeth. The father's response: "help my unbelief."

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2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

We walk by faith, not by sight. Sight gives information; faith gives direction.

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