30 Bible Verses about Examples Of Faith
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'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.
By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.
'Twas by faith that Noah being divinely warned of unforeseen events, with a religious concern built an ark to the preservation of his family; whereby the world became inexcusable, and he obtained the reward of that righteousness which is by faith.
he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:"
'Twas by faith that he who was named Abraham, showed his obedience in travelling to a foreign country, which he was afterwards to inherit; and began his journey without knowing where he was going.
by faith Jacob when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped leaning upon the top of his staff.
by faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave directions concerning his burial.
by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
by faith Rahab having given the spies a safe reception, escap'd being destroyed with unbelievers, tho' she had led a dissolute life.
These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.
Jesus being invited to dinner at a certain Pharisee's house, he went home with him, and sat down to table.
Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, for that testimony which the woman gave him, "he told me all that ever I did."
Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me shall live even though he were dead:
His disciples said to him, what you say now is plain, and not enigmatical.
But Thomas, that is, Didymus, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
thus the word of God was spread; and the number of disciples encreased very much at Jerusalem; and a numerous body of priests embrac'd the faith.
Of this the church at Jerusalem being appriz'd, they order'd Barnabas to go to Antioch;
Having travers'd the isle as far as to Paphos, they found a Jew there nam'd Barjesus, who was a false prophet and magician:
then having called for a light, he ran in, and with trembling fell down before Paul and Silas;
to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
to our faithful brethren the christian converts at Coloss. favour and peace be to you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians, who believe in God the father, and in our Lord Jesus Christ. grace and peace be with you from God our father, and from Jesus Christ our Lord.
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the appointment of God our saviour, and of Jesus Christ our hope,
I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:
