82 Bible Verses about Faith
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So, then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
(as it is written: I have made you a father of many nations,) in the sight of him in whom he believed, even God, who makes the dead alive, and calls those things which are not, as though they were.
Now, faith is a sure confidence with respect to things hoped for, a firm persuasion with respect to things not seen:
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
For in it God's plan of justifying men by faith is revealed, in order to faith: as it is written, He that is justified by faith, shall live.
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.
to another, faith, by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing, by the same Spirit;
Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
For this reason I also, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love to all the saints,
so, even for this very purpose, uniting to these things all diligence, add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Therefore, the inheritance is by faith, that it may be according to grace, in order that the promise may be sure to all his posterity, not to those only who are of the law, but to those, also, who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No; but by the law of faith.
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the Death of saints » Is full of » Faith
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
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Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
and said to him: Go, wash in the pool of Siloam; which, translated, means Sent. He went, therefore, and washed and came seeing.
And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him: I will; be clean.
And when he saw them, he said to them: Go, show your selves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were made clean.
And he said to her: Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace, and be cured of your plague.
Faith » Trial of
that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, the wicked one comes and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he that received seed by the way side. He that received seed on the stony places is he that hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy. Yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while; and when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, he immediately takes offense. read more.
He that received seed among the thorns, is he that hears the word; and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up,
that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
And when he had entered the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them: Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A defensive weapon
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation:
Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
This testimony is true; wherefore rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds.
Faith » Preaching designed to produce
But when they believed Philip, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.
I pray, not for these only, but for those also who shall believe on me through their word;
Who, then, is Paul? and who is Apollos? Ministers by whom you have believed, even as the Lord gave to each one.
How, then, shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, unless they be sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring joyous news of good things!
So, then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Jesus said to him: If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes.
And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as you have believed, so be it to you. And his servant was restored to health in that hour.
Then he touched their eyes, and said: According to your faith, be it to you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying: See that no one know it,
And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.
Jesus answered and said to them: Verily I say to you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall do, not only what is done to the fig-tree, but even if you shall say to this mountain, Be taken up, and be thrown into the sea, it shall be done.
Faith » Through it is » Justification
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
and by him, every one that believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
But now, God's plan of justifying men without law is revealed, being attested by the law and the prophets; I repeat it, God's plan of justifying men through faith in Jesus Christ, which is for all, and on all that believe; for there is no difference;
knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed on Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of law: because, by works of law no flesh shall be justified.
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, that he must not think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but that he be disposed to think modestly, as God has distributed to each a measure of faith.
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Faith » Little » Instances of weak faith
If then, God so clothes the herb of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, you of little faith?
And he said to them: Why are you fearful, you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and there was a great calm.
And Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and said to him: you of little faith, why did you doubt?
And Jesus perceiving it, said to them: you of little faith! why are you reasoning among yourselves because you took no bread?
Faith » Weak » Instances of weak faith
If then, God so clothes the herb of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, you of little faith?
And he said to them: Why are you fearful, you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and there was a great calm.
And Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and said to him: you of little faith, why did you doubt?
And Jesus perceiving it, said to them: you of little faith! why are you reasoning among yourselves because you took no bread?
Faith » The wicked destitute of
Jesus answered them: I have told you, and you do not believe. The works which I do in my Father's name, these testify of me.
and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for all have not the disposition for faith.
But as some were hardened, and did not believe, and spoke evil of that way before the multitude, he withdrew from them, and separated the disciples, and discoursed daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Peter
And as he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishers. And he said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they immediately left their nets and followed him. read more.
And going on thence, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life; and we believe, and know that thou art the Christ, the Son of God.
And as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew the brother of Simon, throwing a net about in the sea; for they were fishers. And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. And immediately they left their nets, and followed him. read more.
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship, mending their nets. And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when he had made an end of speaking, he said to Simon: Push out into the deep water, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answered and said to him: Master, we have toiled all night and have caught nothing; but at thy command, I will let down the net.
Faith » Through it is » The gift of the holy ghost
in order that the blessing of Abraham may come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we may receive the promise of the Spirit through the faith.
in whom you also hoped after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom, after you also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as he said, John immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit. If, then, God gave them the like gift that he gave to us who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, what was I, that I could withstand God?
Faith » Works by love
For, in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that works by love.
(Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and out of a good conscience, and out of faith unfeigned:
hearing of your love and your faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints,
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power
Verily, verily I say to you, he that believes on me, the works that I do he also shall do. Even greater works than these shall he do, because I go to my Father;
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Assures success
and said to them: Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied, on which no man ever sat. Loose him and bring him.
But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying: Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved.
Faith » All difficulties overcome by
Jesus said to him: If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes.
And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.
Jesus answered and said to them: Verily I say to you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall do, not only what is done to the fig-tree, but even if you shall say to this mountain, Be taken up, and be thrown into the sea, it shall be done.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
And they came to Jericho: and as he was going out of Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timseus, was sitting on the roadside, begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me! And many rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried out yet the more: Son of David, have mercy on me! read more.
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they called the blind man, and said to him: Take courage; arise, he calls you. And throwing away his mantle, he arose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said to him: What do you wish me to do for you? The blind man said to him: Rabboni, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said to him: Go, your faith has saved you. And he immediately received his sight, and followed Jesus on the road.
And behold, two blind men, sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David. And the multitude charged them to be silent. But they cried the more, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said: What do you wish me to do for you? read more.
They said to him: Lord, that our eyes may be opened. Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes; and their eyes immediately received sight, and they followed him.
And it came to pass, that, as he came near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant. And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by. read more.
And he cried out and said: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. And those who went before rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried so much the more: Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, saying: What do you wish me to do for you? he replied: Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said to him: Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.
Faith » Example of victorious » Jehoshaphat
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
He, against hope, confidently believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall your posterity be. And not being weak in faith, he considered not his own body, which was already dead, (for he was about a hundred years old,) nor the deadness of Sarah's womb; and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God, read more.
and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform.
By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. read more.
By faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised. Therefore, there were born of one, who was dead as it respects these things, a posterity like the stars of heaven in multitude, and like the sand on the sea-shore, innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land. For those who say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country. And if indeed they had been mindful of that from which they came, they could have had an opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up, of which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
And it came to pass, that, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. And, behold, a man from the multitude cried out, saying: Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, for he is my only child; and, behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him into convulsions, and causes him to foam, and after depriving him of strength, hardly departs from him. read more.
And I entreated thy disciples to cast it out; but they were not able. And Jesus answering, said: unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you! Bring your son hither. And while he was coming, the demon cast him to the ground, and threw him into convulsions; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and restored the child to health, and gave him back to his father.
And when they had come to the multitude, there came to him a man who knelt to him, and said: Lord, have mercy on my son; for ho is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to thy disciples, and they were not able to cure him. read more.
Jesus answered and said: faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him hither to me. And Jesus rebuked the demon, and he came out of him: and the child was cured from that hour. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, and said: Why were we not able to cast him out? And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you. But this kind does not go out but by prayer and fasting.
And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and scribes disputing with them. And at once, all the multitude, on seeing him, were struck with awe, and ran to him and saluted him. And he asked the scribes: Why are you disputing with, them? read more.
And one of the multitude answered and said: Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a dumb spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it throws him into convulsions; and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to your disciples to cast him out, and they were not able. And he answered them, and said: faithless generation! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me. And they brought him to him. And when he saw him, the spirit immediately threw him into convulsions; and he fell on the ground, and rolled himself, foaming. And he asked his father: How long is it since this came upon him? He replied: From childhood. And often it throws him into the fire, and into the water, to destroy him. But if you are able to do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said to him: If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes. And immediately the father of the child cried out, and with tears said: Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. When Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, and said to it: Dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and enter into him no more. And the spirit cried out, and threw him into strong convulsions, and came out of him; and he was like one dead, so that many said: He is dead. But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had come into the house, his disciples asked him privately: Why were we not able to cast it out? And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
And when he had entered the ship, his disciples followed him. And behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying: Lord, save us; we perish. read more.
And he said to them: Why are you fearful, you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and there was a great calm. But the men were astonished, and said: What man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
And when they had sent the multitude away, they took him with them, as he was in the ship; and there were other little ships with him. And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves dashed into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on the pillow. And they awoke him, and said to him: Teacher, carest thou not that we perish? read more.
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea: Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? And they were greatly afraid, and said one to another: Who, then, is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
And it came to pass, on a certain day, that he entered a ship with his disciples; and he said to them: Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they set sail. And while they were sailing, he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down upon the lake, and they began to be filled, and were in danger. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm. read more.
And he said to them: "Where is your faith? And being afraid, they wondered, and said one to another: "Who, then, is this, that he commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him? And they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite to Galilee.
Faith » Without fruits, is dead
So, also, faith, if it has not works, is dead, being by itself.
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. read more.
By faith he kept the passover, and the affusion of blood, that he who destroyed the first-born might not touch them. By faith they passed through the Bed Sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians attempting to do, were drowned.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Andrew
And as he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishers. And he said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they immediately left their nets and followed him. read more.
And going on thence, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.
And as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew the brother of Simon, throwing a net about in the sea; for they were fishers. And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. And immediately they left their nets, and followed him. read more.
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship, mending their nets. And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Faith » By it saints » Stand
Well; on ac count of unbelief they were broken off; but you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear.
not that we are lords over your faith, but fellow- workers for your joy: for by faith you stand.
Faith » Produces » Boldness in preaching
But, having the same spirit of faith, according to that winch is written, I believed, and for this reason I have spoken; we also believe, and for this reason we speak,
Faith » Through it is » Eternal life
For this is the will of him that sent me, that every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, may have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
Faith » Exemplified
And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
Faith » The objects of, are » Writings of the prophets
Faith » By it saints » Walk
and the father of circumcision to those who are not only circumcised, but who, also, walk in the steps of that faith which our father Abraham had while he was yet uncircumcised.
Faith » Necessary in the Christian warfare
This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, in accordance with the preceding prophecies concerning you, that by them you may war the good warfare,
Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
Faith » Saints should » Have full assurance of
for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
Faith » In Christ is » The work of God
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
that your faith might not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jews at jerusalem
And while he was in Jerusalem, during the feast of passover, many believed on his name, because they saw the signs that he did.
Then many of the Jews that had come to Mary, and who saw what he had done, believed on him.
because on account of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
Faith » Through it is » Inheritance of the promises
But the scripture has shut up all under sin, that the promise by faith in Christ Jesus may be given to those who believe.
that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
Faith » Saints should » Be sincere in
(Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and out of a good conscience, and out of faith unfeigned:
for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.
Faith » Exemplified » moses
By faith Moses, when he became a man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible.
Faith » Saints should » Continue in
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God.
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
Faith » By it saints » Are supported
for to this end we both labor, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The sick people of gennesaret
For he cured many, so that as many as had diseases rushed upon him, that they might touch him.
and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his mantle; and as many as touched were perfectly saved.
And when they had come out of the ship, the people immediately recognized him, and ran through the whole of that region round about, and began to carry the sick on beds, wherever they heard that he was. And whatever place he entered, whether villages or cities or country, they laid the sick in the market-places, and besought him that they might touch even the fringe of his mantle: and as many as touched him were saved.
Faith » The objects of, are » Promises of God
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual life
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives 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.
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
Faith » Through it is » Access to God
through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
in whom we have boldness and access with confidence, through our faith in him.
Faith » The scriptures designed to produce
and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
Faith » Commanded
And this is his commandment: That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one an other, as he gave us commandment.
But I say to you, It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judgment, than for you.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they brought little children to him, that he might touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she cries after us.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,
But now, since Timothy has come to us from you, and has told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us at all times, greatly desiring to see us, as indeed we desire to see you, for this reason we are comforted concerning you, brethren, in all our distress and affliction, by your faith: for now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds: so that we ourselves glory in you, among the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure;
Faith » Through it is » Adoption
for you are all the sons of God, by faith in Christ Jesus:
But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
Faith » Produces » Confidence
For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A fundamental duty
Then he said to Thomas: Reach hither your finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither your hand, and put it into my side; and be not faithless, but believing.
Then they said to him: What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? Jesus answered and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.
Faith » Through it is » Edification
nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which produce disputes rather than godly edification, which is in faith;
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
Faith » Exemplified » Daniel
Faith » Trial of » Gideon, when commanded to deliver israel
And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets,
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up, of which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner.
Faith » Necessary in prayer
But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The syrophoenician woman
And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she cries after us. But he answered and said: I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. read more.
But she came and did him homage, saying: Lord, help me. He answered and said: It is not good to take the children's bread, and throw it to the little dogs. She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet; (the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him to cast the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus said to her: Let the children be satisfied first; for it is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs. read more.
She answered and said to him: Yes, Lord; and yd you can help me, for the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said to her: For this saying, go your way: the demon has gone out of your daughter. And she went to her house, and found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying upon the bed.
Faith » Example of victorious » Paul
For this reason, men, be cheerful; for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told to me.
and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,
Faith » Through it is » Remission of sins
whom God has set forth as a propitiatory sacrifice, through faith in his blood, in order to manifest his righteousness, in passing by the sins that were formerly committed through the forbearance of God;
To him all the prophets bear testimony, that whoever believes on him shall receive remission of sins through his name.
Faith » Produces » Joy
-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,
And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
Faith » Trial of » The syrophoenician woman
And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the regions of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she cries after us. read more.
But he answered and said: I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But she came and did him homage, saying: Lord, help me. He answered and said: It is not good to take the children's bread, and throw it to the little dogs. She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
And he arose and departed thence to the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and desired that no one should know it; but he could not escape notice. For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet; (the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him to cast the demon out of her daughter. read more.
But Jesus said to her: Let the children be satisfied first; for it is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs. She answered and said to him: Yes, Lord; and yd you can help me, for the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said to her: For this saying, go your way: the demon has gone out of your daughter. And she went to her house, and found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying upon the bed.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was
He said to them: But who say you that I am? Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said to him: Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah; for flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. read more.
And I say to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Then he charged his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
He said to them: But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said: The Christ of God. And he strictly charged them and commanded them to tell this to no one,
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died.
And it came to pass, as they continued their journey, that he entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word. But Martha made herself busy with much serving; and she came to him, and said: Lord, dost thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Bid her, therefore, that she help me. read more.
But Jesus answered and said to her: Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things: one thing is needful; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
And going on thence, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship, mending their nets. And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual light
I have come a light into the world, that he who believes on me, may not remain in darkness.
While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become the sons of light. These things spoke Jesus, and he departed, and concealed himself from them.
Faith » Through it is » Salvation
He that believes and is immersed, shall be saved; he that believes not, shall be condemned.
They replied: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you and your house shall be saved.
Faith » Exemplified » Philippian jailor
And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.
They replied: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you and your house shall be saved.
Faith » The objects of, are » Writings of moses
But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call sect, so do I worship the God of my fathers; believing all things that are written in the law and in the prophets;
Faith » The objects of, are » Christ
Jesus answered and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.
bearing full testimony both to Jews and to Greeks, of the repentance that leads to God, and of the faith that leads to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faith » Through it is » Sanctification
in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Faith » In Christ is » Accompanied by repentance
and saying: The time has fully come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the gospel.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Faith » Instances of » Rahab, in hospitality to the spies
By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace.
Faith » Instances of » hezekiah
Faith » Trial of Faith » Instances of » Noah, in building the ark
By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Sonship
But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, from his inner self shall flow rivers of living water.
Faith » The gospel effectual in those who have
For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.
Faith » The wicked often profess
And Simon himself also believed; and after he was immersed, he continued with Philip; and, seeing the mighty deeds and the signs which were done, he was astonished.
You have neither part nor share in this matter; for your heart is not right in the sight of God.
Faith » Protection of, illustrated » A breastplate
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation:
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.
Faith » In Christ is » Fruitful
remembering unceasingly your work, which is the result of faith, your labor, the cause of which is love, and your patience, which springs from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
Faith » Instances of » Joseph, concerning God's providence in his being sold into egypt, and the final deliverance of israel
By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Faith » Instances of » Joseph, in obeying the vision about mary and to flee into egypt
But Jesus Christ was begotten thus: After his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they had come together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not choosing to make an example of her, intended to put her away privately. But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take home Mary your wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. read more.
And she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus; for he will save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that the word might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and his name shall be called Immanuel, which, when translated, is, God with us. And Joseph awoke from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; and he took home his wife,
When they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying: Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I bring you word; for Herod is about to seek for the young child, to destroy him. And he arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,
Faith » Exemplified » Thessalonians
remembering unceasingly your work, which is the result of faith, your labor, the cause of which is love, and your patience, which springs from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to leave his native land and to go where he did not know
By faith Abraham, when called to go out into a place that he should afterward receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The corinthians
But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were immersed.
Faith » Is a gift of the holy ghost
to another, faith, by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing, by the same Spirit;
Faith » Examine whether you be in
Make trial of yourselves, whether you are in the faith; put yourselves to the proof. Do you not know your own selves, that Christ Jesus is in you? unless you be without proof.
Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also.
Faith » Instances of » Jochebed, in caring for moses
By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Eunice, lois, and timothy
for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.
And he came to Derbe and Lystra; and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess, who was a believer; but his father was a Greek.
Faith » Instances of » Caleb, in advising to take the land of promise
Faith » Trial of » Joshua and the people of israel, in the method of taking jericho
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after the people had gone around them for seven days.
Faith » Sum total of religious belief and life
Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, on account of you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Faith » Saints should » Be grounded and settled in
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
Faith » Instances of » Believing the promise of many descendants
Faith » Instances of » David, in striking down goliath
Faith » Example of victorious » David
Faith » Saints should » Hold, with a good conscience
holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,
Faith » Saints should » Be strong in
and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform. For this reason, it was counted to him for righteousness. read more.
But that it was counted to him, was not written for his sake alone, but for our sakes also, to whom it shall be counted, if we believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
Faith » By it saints » Overcome the devil
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:
Faith » By it saints » Live
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives 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.
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
since we heard of your faithfulness in Christ Jesus, and your love for all the saints,
Faith » Christ dwells in the heart by
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through the faith;
Faith » Protection of, illustrated
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Answer to prayer
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jairus, for the healing of his daughter
While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
And when Jesus came into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making lamentation, he said to them: Depart; for the maid is not dead, but sleeps. And they derided him. But when the multitude had been sent out, he went in, and took the maiden by the hand, and she arose.
Faith » Example of victorious » The ancient worthies
who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
Faith » Example of victorious » Jonathan
Faith » Faith tested tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Faith » Great, example of » The syrophenician woman
Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
Faith » Great, example of » The diseased
and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his mantle; and as many as touched were perfectly saved.
Faith » Exemplified » Joseph
By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped on the top of his staff.
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace.
Faith » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Faith » Exemplified » Caleb
Faith » Exemplified » Lois
for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.
Faith » Exemplified » Paul
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
Faith » Those who are not Christ's have not
But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep. As I said to you, my sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Faith » True, evidenced by its fruits
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? Do you see that faith was the moving principle in his works, and by works his faith was made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God. read more.
Do you see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only? Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
Faith » Excludes self-justification
For being ignorant of God's plan of justification, and seeking to establish their own plan of justification, they have not submitted to God's plan of justification. For Christ is the end of the law for justification, to every one that believes.
Faith » Often tried by affliction
in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations; that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Faith » Saints die in
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
And behold, men brought, on a bed, a man who was a paralytic. And they sought how they might bring him in, and lay him before him. And finding no way by which they could bring him in, because of the multitude, they went up on the top of the house, and, through the tiling, let him down, with his bed, into the midst before Jesus.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » An indispensable element in religion
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Faith » Example of victorious » Abraham
Faith » Example of victorious » Caleb
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Faith » Faith tested tested » Of abraham
Faith » Great, example of » The centurion
And when Jesus heard it, he was filled with admiration, and said to those who followed him: Verily I say to you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith.
Faith » Great, example of » The blind man
And when he had entered the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them: Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.
Faith » Great, example of » The ruler
While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Faith » By it saints » Obtain a good report
Faith » By it saints » Overcome the world
For whatever is begotten of God, overcomes the world; and this is the victorious principle that overcomes the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Faith » Instances of » Elijah, in his controversy with the priest of baal
Faith » Instances of » Widow of zarephath in feeding elijah
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
And what further shall I say? For the time would fail me, were I to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Samuel, and of the prophets, who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God.
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
By faith Moses, when he became a man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. read more.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. By faith he kept the passover, and the affusion of blood, that he who destroyed the first-born might not touch them.
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Faith » Produces » Peace
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in the hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. PAET IV. Conclusion.
Faith » Trial of » Of peter, when asked whether he loved jesus
He said to him again a second time: Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Be a shepherd to my sheep. He said to him a third time: Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.
Faith » Is the substance of things hoped for
Now, faith is a sure confidence with respect to things hoped for, a firm persuasion with respect to things not seen:
Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Faith » Is the evidence of things not seen
Now, faith is a sure confidence with respect to things hoped for, a firm persuasion with respect to things not seen:
Faith » Impossible to please God without
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Faith » All things should be done in
Have you faith? Have it to yourself before God. Blessed is he who condemns not himself in that which he approves.
Faith » Whatever is not of, is sin
But he that doubts is condemned, if he eat, because he eats not with faith. Every thing that is not of faith, is sin.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. But when Jesus heard it, he said: This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God may be glorified. Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, he still remained two days in the place where he was.
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Spiritual foundation
For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Spiritual assurance
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Soul rest
For we who have believed are to enter into rest, as he said: So I swore in my anger, they shall not enter into my rest; namely, that rest from his works which had been finished from the foundation of the world.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Should be united with love
And this is his commandment: That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one an other, as he gave us commandment.
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Essential in prayer
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
They brought to the Pharisees him that had formerly been blind. And it was the sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. Then again the Pharisees also inquired of him how he had received his sight. He said to them: He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see. read more.
Then some of the Pharisees said: This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them? Again they said to the blind man: What say you of him, seeing that he opened your eyes? He said: He is a prophet. The Jews did not, therefore, believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, till they called the parents of him that had received his sight, and asked them, saying: Is this your son, who, you say, was born blind? How, then, does he now see? His parents answered them, and said: We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we know not; or who opened his eyes we know not. He is of age; ask him; he will speak for himself. His parents said this, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should confess him to be the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. For this reason his parents said: He is of age; ask him. Then, the second time, they called the man who had been blind, and said to him: Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner. He answered and said: If he is a sinner, I know it not. One thing I do know, that having been blind, I now see. They said to him again: "What did he for you? How did he open your eyes? He answered them: I have already told you, and you did not understand; why would you hear it again? Do you also wish to become his disciples? They reviled him, and said: You are the disciple of that man; but we are the disciples of Moses. We know that God spoke to Moses; but as for this man, we know not whence he is. The man answered and said to them: Why, there is some thing wonderful in this, that you know not whence he is, and yet he has opened my eyes. We know that God hears not sinners; but if any one be a worshiper of God, and do his will, him he hears. Since the beginning it has not been heard that any one opened the eyes of one who had been born blind. If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said to him: You were wholly born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out. And having found him, he said to him: Do you believe on the Son of God? He answered and said: Who is he, sir, that I may believe on him? Jesus said to him: You have seen him; and it is he that talks with you. He said: Lord, I believe; and he worshiped him.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Then Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain courtier, whose sou was sick in Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea into Galilee, he went to him, and besought him that he would come down, and restore his son to health, for he was about to die. Then said Jesus to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe. read more.
The courtier said to him: Sir, come down before my child die. Jesus said to him: Go, your child lives. And the man believed the word that Jesus spoke, and departed. And as he was going down, his servants met him, and said: Your son lives. Then he inquired of them the hour in which he was restored to health. And they said to him: Yesterday, at the seventh hour, the fever left him. Then his father knew that it was in the same hour in which Jesus said to him, Your son lives. And he himself, and all his house, believed.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of jesus
And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all things that I ever did. When, therefore, the Samaritans came to him, they besought him to abide with them. And he abode there two days. And many more believed because of his own word; read more.
and they said to the woman: We no longer believe because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard, and we know that this is in truth the Savior of the world, the Christ.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The wise men from the east
And having come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother; and falling down, they did him homage. And when they had opened their treasures, they offered to him gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and have come to do him homage.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of antioch
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord. And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem; and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord. read more.
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The philippian jailor
They replied: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you and your house shall be saved. And they spoke the word of the Lord to him, and to all that were in his house. And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately. read more.
And he brought them into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in God, with all his house.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritan leper
And it came to pass, as he was journeying to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood at a distance. And they lift ed up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. read more.
And when he saw them, he said to them: Go, show your selves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were made clean. Bat, one of them, seeing that he was restored to health, turned back, and, with a loud voice, glorified God. And he fell on his face at his feet, and gave him thanks; and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answered and said: Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine? Were there none found to return and give glory to God, but this one of another race? And he said to him: Arise, and go; your faith has saved you.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Ephesians
For this reason I also, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love to all the saints,
in whom you also hoped after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom, after you also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Philip
Now, Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathaniel, and said to him: We have found him of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the SOD of Joseph.
Faith » Example of victorious » The three hebrew captives
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Faith » Great, example of » The leper
And behold, a leper came and did him homage, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Faith » Through it is » Rest in heaven
For we who have believed are to enter into rest, as he said: So I swore in my anger, they shall not enter into my rest; namely, that rest from his works which had been finished from the foundation of the world.
Faith » Through it is » Preservation
who are kept secure by the power of God through faith, to a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time:
Faith » Instances of » Amaziah, in dismissing the ephraimites in obedience to the command of God, and going alone to battle against the edomites
Faith » By it saints » Resist the devil
Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.
Faith » Instances of » The israelites » And other conquests
Faith » In Christ is » Precious
SIMON PETER, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained faith, equally as precious as our own, in the plan of justification revealed by our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
Faith » Exemplified » Shadrach
Faith » Instances of » moses » At the death of korah
Faith » Trial of » The disciples, when jesus came walking upon the sea of galilee
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were alarmed, and said: It is a specter! and they cried out for fear. But Jesus immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid. read more.
And Peter answered him, and said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee on the water. And he said: Come. And Peter went down from the ship, and walked upon the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind strong, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me. And Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and said to him: you of little faith, why did you doubt? And when they had entered the ship, the wind ceased. And they that were in the ship came and worshiped him, saying: Truly, thou art the Son of God.
Faith » Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel
For we have had the good news preached to us, even as they had: but the word preached did not profit them, for it was not mixed with faith in those who heard it.
Faith » Justification is by, to be of grace
Therefore, the inheritance is by faith, that it may be according to grace, in order that the promise may be sure to all his posterity, not to those only who are of the law, but to those, also, who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
Faith » Christ is precious to those having
To you, then, who believe, is this preciousness: but the stone which the builders rejected, has become the head of the corner,
Faith » Excludes boasting
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No; but by the law of faith.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought the paralyzed man to jesus
And behold, men brought, on a bed, a man who was a paralytic. And they sought how they might bring him in, and lay him before him. And finding no way by which they could bring him in, because of the multitude, they went up on the top of the house, and, through the tiling, let him down, with his bed, into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said to him: Man, your sins are forgiven you.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The woman who anointed jesus' feet
And one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee, and reclined at table. And, behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she knew that he reclined at table in the house of the Pharisee, brought an alabaster box of ointment, and stood behind at his feet, weeping; and she began to wash his feet with her tears; and she wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. read more.
But when the Pharisee who had invited him, saw it, he said within himself: This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what sort of woman this is that touches him; for she is a sinner. And Jesus answered and said to him: Simon, I have some thing to say to you. He replied: Teacher, say on. A certain creditor had two debtors; the one owed him five hundred denarii, the other, fifty. But as they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, then, will love him the more? Simon answered and said: I suppose he to whom he forgave the more. He said to him: You have decided correctly. And turning toward the woman, he said to Simon: Do you see this woman? I entered your house, you gave me no water for my feet; but she has washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair. You gave me no kiss; but she, from the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil; but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Wherefore, I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much. But he to whom little is forgiven, loves little. And he said to her: Your sins are forgiven. And those who reclined at table with him began to say within themselves: Who is this that also forgives sins? But he said to the woman: Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The woman with the issue of blood
For she said within herself: If I may only touch his mantle, I shall be saved. But Jesus turned, and saw her, and said: Daughter, be of good courage; your faith has saved you. And the woman was saved from that hour.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Two blind men
Then he touched their eyes, and said: According to your faith, be it to you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying: See that no one know it,
Faith » Faith tested tested » By a strange plan of campaign
Faith » Faith tested tested » By reducing a general's army
Faith » In Christ is » Followed by conversion
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
Faith » Instances of » Eliphaz, in the overruling providence of God, that afflictions are for the good of the righteous
Faith » Instances of » The three hebrews, who refused to worship nebuchadnezzars idol
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him: and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Anointed. And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, read more.
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said: Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for my eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother wondered at the things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against, (and a sword shall pierce through your own soul,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Then the proconsul, seeing what was done, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
Faith » Exemplified » The disciples
Now we know that thou knowest all things, and hast no need that any one should ask thee. By this we believe that thou hast come forth from God.
Faith » Exemplified » Martha
She said to him: Yes, Lord; I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.
Faith » Exemplified » Thomas
Faith » Exemplified » Romans
First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, on account of you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Faith » Produces » Hope
through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Faith » An evidence of the new birth
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ, has been be gotten of God: and every one that loves him that begot, loves him also that is begotten of him.
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Unbelieving friends
While he was yet speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue, who said: Your daughter is dead; why give the Teacher further trouble?
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
Then, the second time, they called the man who had been blind, and said to him: Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner.
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Spiritual inheritance
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
But there was a certain man, named Simon, who had, be fore this time, been practicing magic in the city, and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying that he was some great one; to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying: This man is the great power of God. And they gave heed to him because he had, for a long time, astonished them with his magic arts. read more.
But when they believed Philip, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Colossians
since we heard of your faithfulness in Christ Jesus, and your love for all the saints,
to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are in Colosse: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faith » Example of victorious » Job
Faith » The objects of, are » The gospel
and saying: The time has fully come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the gospel.
Faith » The objects of, are » God
Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God; believe also in me.
Faith » Great, example of » The afflicted woman
for she said: If I may even touch his clothes, I shall be saved.
Faith » Saints should » Pray for the increase of
Faith » Exemplified » Woman who was a sinner
Faith » Instances of » In choosing to fall into the hands of the almighty for his punishment for counting the people of israel
Faith » Instances of » Abraham, in forsaking the land of his nativity at the command of God
Faith » Instances of » Jacob, in blessing joseph's sons
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped on the top of his staff.
Faith » Exemplified » Samaritans
And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all things that I ever did.
Faith » In Christ is » Most holy
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
Faith » Exemplified » Job
Faith » Trial of » Of philip, when questioned by jesus as to how the multitude would be fed
Then Jesus, lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip: Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat? But this he said to try him; for he himself knew what he was about to do.
Faith » Trial of » Moses, at the red sea, by the complaints of the people
Faith » Trial of, works patience
knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
Faith » Trial of Faith » Instances of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The disciples, through the miracle at cana of galilee
This beginning of signs Jesus made in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » John the disciple
Then, therefore, the other disciple, who came first to the tomb, went in, and saw, and believed.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Jews at rome
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Nathanael
Nathaniel said to him: How knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him: Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig-tree, I saw you.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Barnabas
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Abraham
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Lydia
And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things that were spoken by Paul.
Faith » Instances of » Jonathan, in stricking down the philistines
Faith » Instances of » The spies, sent to reconnoiter jericho
Faith » Instances of » The israelites » In the battle with the canaanites
Faith » Instances of » Manoah's wife
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
And the speech pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch,
Faith » Exemplified » priests
And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly multiplied; and a great multitude of the priests became obedient to the faith.
Faith » Instances of » Abel
By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.
Faith » Trial of » Job, by affliction and adversity
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About three-thousand people on the day of pentecost
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand souls.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of lydda and s h) aron
and all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The congregation at thyatira
I know your works, and your love, and your faith, and your service, and your patience, and your works, the last greater than the first.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The crippled man at lystra
This man heard Paul speak, who, looking earnestly on him, and seeing that he had faith to be saved,
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The ethiopian eunuch
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of joppa
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Multitudes
And believers in the Lord were more and more added to them, multitudes both of men and women;)
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Philemon
hearing of your love and your faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints,
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Crispus
But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were immersed.
Faith » Instances of » In believing God's promise, that his kingdom would be a perpetual kingdom
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that he would cause one from the fruit of his loins to sit on his throne;
Faith » Instances of » Mordecai, in the deliverance of the jews
Faith » Instances of » Pharaoh's servants, who obeyed the lord
Faith » Instances of » Ninevites, in obeying jonah
Faith » Instances of » The israelites » When aaron declared the mission of himself and moses
Faith » Trial of » The two blind men who appealed to jesus for sight
And when he had entered the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them: Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Those who brought those who were sick with palsy
And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man: Son, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven you.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About five-thousand people
But many of those who heard the word, believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
Faith » Instances of » Conquest of jericho
Faith » Instances of » Hannah
Faith » Instances of » Daniel, in the lions' den
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Faith
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
Grace » Is the source of » Faith
And when he wished to pass into Achaia, the brethren, exhorting him, wrote to the disciples to receive him. And when he had come, he gave much help to the believers, through the grace conferred on him.
Heart » Renewed » Faith
But thanks be to God, that though you were the servants of sin, yet you have obeyed from the heart the form of teaching, in which you have been instructed;
For with the heart we believe, in order to justification; and with the mouth we make confession, it order to salvation.
Hope » Obtained through » Faith
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Jesus Christ » In his name » Faith
But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
And while he was in Jerusalem, during the feast of passover, many believed on his name, because they saw the signs that he did.
Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
And Joseph awoke from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; and he took home his wife,
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Faith
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Faith
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives 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.
Martha » The worried housekeeper characteristics of » Faith
She said to him: Yes, Lord; I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.
Nehemiah » Faith
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
so that we ourselves glory in you, among the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure;
that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
If any one leads into captivity, he shall go into captivity. If any kills with the sword, he must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and faithfulness of the saints.
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » Faith
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in the hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. PAET IV. Conclusion.
Perseverance » Maintained through » Faith
who are kept secure by the power of God through faith, to a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time:
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
For this reason I say to you: All things that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive them, and they shall be yours.
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Faith
and saying: The time has fully come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the gospel.
bearing full testimony both to Jews and to Greeks, of the repentance that leads to God, and of the faith that leads to our Lord Jesus Christ.
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not. But the publicans and the harlots believed him. And you, when you had seen it, after ward felt no regret, that you might believe him.
Shields » Illustrative of » Faith
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
Union with Christ » Maintained by » Faith
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives 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.
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through the faith;
Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
Topics on Faith
Acknowledge, Faith In Christ
John 9:35-38Jesus heard that they had cast him out. And having found him, he said to him: Do you believe on the Son of God?
Adoption By Faith
Galatians 3:7Know, therefore, that those who are of faith are the sons of Abraham.
Assurance in the life of faith
Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
Assurance, By Faith In Christ
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence, through our faith in him.
Attitudes Of Faith
Matthew 8:10And when Jesus heard it, he was filled with admiration, and said to those who followed him: Verily I say to you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith.
Beneficial Afflictions For Faith
Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up,
Benefits Of Faith In Christ
John 11:25Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true son in the faith; grace, mercy, peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Christ As The Object Of Saving Faith
John 1:12But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
Deficient Faith
1 Corinthians 15:14And if Christ has not been raised, then vain is our preaching, and vain also your faith.
Encouraging Faith In Christ
Acts 18:27And when he wished to pass into Achaia, the brethren, exhorting him, wrote to the disciples to receive him. And when he had come, he gave much help to the believers, through the grace conferred on him.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.
Exploits Of Faith
Hebrews 11:5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God.
Faith And Healing
James 5:15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick; and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
faith and strength
Romans 5:4and patience, an approved character, and an approved character, hope;
Faith And Trust
Romans 1:12that is, that I may both give and receive com fort, while I am among you, through our common faith.
Faith Hope And Love
1 Corinthians 13:13And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
faith in hard times
James 1:3knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.
Faith Kjv
James 2:17So, also, faith, if it has not works, is dead, being by itself.
Faith Moving Mountains
Matthew 17:20And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.
Faith That Works
James 2:17So, also, faith, if it has not works, is dead, being by itself.
Faith, And Blessings Of God
Matthew 17:20And Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If you have faith like a grain of mustard-seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed from this place to that, and it shall be removed: and nothing shall be impossible for you.
Faith, As A Body Of Beliefs
Galatians 1:23They had heard only that he who formerly persecuted us was now preaching the faith which he once destroyed.
Faith, As Basis Of Salvation
Romans 4:9-16Comes this blessedness then on those who are circumcised only, or on those who are uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham for righteousness.
Faith, Growth In
2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:
Faith, Nature Of
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Faith, Necessity Of
John 6:28-29Then they said to him: What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?
Faith, Origins Of
John 6:63-65It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Faith, Testing Of
1 Peter 1:6-7in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations;
Fight Of Faith
1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
Foreigners Saved By Faith
Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and apostleship, in order to the obedience of faith among all nations, for the honor of his name,
Futile Faith
1 Corinthians 15:14And if Christ has not been raised, then vain is our preaching, and vain also your faith.
God As The Object Of Faith
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
God As The Source Of Faith
Acts 11:21And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
Having Faith
James 2:17So, also, faith, if it has not works, is dead, being by itself.
Hope And Faith
1 Corinthians 13:13And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
How Faith Comes
Romans 10:17So, then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Justification By Faith
Romans 3:28For we conclude that a man is justified by faith, without deeds of law.
Keeping Faith
1 Timothy 1:19holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,
Lack Of Faith
Mark 4:40And he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?
Life Through Faith
Romans 1:17For in it God's plan of justifying men by faith is revealed, in order to faith: as it is written, He that is justified by faith, shall live.
Maintaining Faith
Romans 1:12that is, that I may both give and receive com fort, while I am among you, through our common faith.
Overcoming Fear With Faith
2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Reasons For Faith In Christ
1 Peter 3:15but reverence the Lord God in your hearts, and be always ready to answer every one that asks of you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
Righteous By Faith
Romans 4:3For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
Righteousness, As Faith
Matthew 5:20For I say to you, That, unless your righteousness excel that of the scribes and Pharisees, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Saved By Faith
Acts 16:31They replied: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you and your house shall be saved.
Saving Faith
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Strength And Faith
Romans 5:4and patience, an approved character, and an approved character, hope;
Strong Faith In Christ
Romans 1:8First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, on account of you all, because your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Taking Risks With Faith
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,
The Effects Of Faith
John 7:39But this he spoke of the Spirit, which those who believe on him were about to receive; for the Holy Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
Those Who Had Faith
Hebrews 11:4-40By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.
Unbelief, And Life Of Faith
Luke 1:20And behold, you shall be dumb and not able to speak, till the day in which these things shall take place, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their proper time.
Unseen Faith
Hebrews 11:1Now, faith is a sure confidence with respect to things hoped for, a firm persuasion with respect to things not seen:
Works Of Faith
James 2:14What profit is there, my brethren, if any one say he has faith, and have not works? Can faith save him?