7 profound truths the Scriptures teach us about FAITH!

7 THINGS WE LEARN FROM SCRIPTURE ABOUT FAITH

Faith is the heartbeat of the Christian life. It is by faith that we are saved, by faith that we walk, and by faith that we please God.

The Bible is filled with true accounts, teachings, and promises that reveal the beauty, necessity, and power of faith. Here are seven profound truths the Scriptures teach us about faith — each one a stepping stone to a deeper walk with God.

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1. FAITH IS TRUSTING WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE

Faith dares to believe even when our eyes cannot confirm it. It moves forward based on God’s character, not on our circumstances.

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
— Hebrews 11:1

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7

Faith means leaning not on what we feel, but on who God is. It’s trusting His heart, wisdom, and power despite how difficult our circumstances may appear.

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2. FAITH IS WHAT PLEASES GOD

Nothing delights the heart of our Heavenly Father like our faith. Not achievements, not rituals — but raw, genuine trust in Him.

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
— Hebrews 11:6

When you simply believe Him and trust Him, it brings Him joy.

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3. FAITH IS ROOTED IN GOD’S WORD

Real faith doesn’t spring from feelings — it springs from Scripture. The more we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, the stronger our faith becomes.

“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17

If your faith feels shaky, soak in Scripture. God’s promises will anchor your soul.

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4. FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

Jesus affirmed that faith can move mountains. Even mustard-seed faith — when placed in a mighty God — can change the landscape of your life.

“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”
— Matthew 17:20

Your obstacles may be great, but your God is greater. Faith connects you to His power.

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5. FAITH GROWS THROUGH TRIALS

God often strengthens our faith not by removing the trial, but by walking with us through it. Trials are not signs of God’s absence — they are opportunities for deeper trust.

“The testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
— James 1:3

“We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
— Romans 5:3-4

The fire that seems to threaten you is the very thing God uses to refine you and strengthen your faith.

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6. FAITH REQUIRES ACTION

True faith produces movement. It doesn’t just “believe” God — it obeys Him.

“Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
— James 2:17

“By faith Abraham obeyed…”
— Hebrews 11:8

Faith builds the ark before the rain, marches around the wall before it falls, and steps onto the water before it’s calm.

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7. FAITH CONNECTS US TO ETERNAL PROMISES

Faith lifts our eyes from the temporary to the eternal. It reminds us that we are pilgrims here, bound for a better country.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith… it is the gift of God.”
— Ephesians 2:8

“These all died in faith… having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth… they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.”
— Hebrews 11:13,16

Faith fastens our hope to Heaven and fixes our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2) (Ron Rhodes)