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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✨ Ask the Bible →Faith in Scripture (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.
Read in context →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.
Read in context →Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Faith without works is dead. Real faith always shows up in action.
Read in context →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.
Read in context →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."
Read in context →(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
We walk by faith, not by sight. Sight gives information; faith gives direction.
Read in context →Read these passages in full with AI explanations, cross-references, and 5 translations.
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