30 Bible Verses about Examples Of Faith
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It was by faith that Abel offered God a richer sacrifice than Cain did, and thus won from God the record of being 'just,' on the score of what he gave; he died, but by his faith he is speaking to us still.
It was by faith that Enoch was taken to heaven, so that he never died (he was not overtaken by death, for God had taken him away). For before he was taken to heaven, his record was that he had satisfied God;
It was by faith that Noah, after being told by God what was still unseen, reverently constructed an ark to save his household; thus he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that follows faith.
For Abraham, when hope was gone, hoped on in faith, and thus became the father of many nations ??even as he was told, So numberless shall your offspring be.
It was by faith that Abraham obeyed his call to go forth to a place which he would receive as an inheritance; he went forth, although he did not know where he was to go.
It was by faith that, when Jacob was dying, he blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bending in prayer over the head of his staff.
It was by faith that Joseph at his end thought about the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders about his own bones.
It was by faith that Moses refused, when he had grown up, to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
It was by faith that Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, as she had welcomed the scouts peaceably.
(These all died in faith without obtaining the promises; they only saw them far away and hailed them, owning they were 'strangers and exiles upon earth.'
One of the Pharisees asked him to dinner, and entering the house of the Pharisee he reclined at table.
Now many Samaritans belonging to that town believed in him on account of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did."
Jesus said to her, "I am myself resurrection and life: he who believes in me will live, even if he dies,
His disciples said, "Now, you are talking plainly at last, not speaking in figures.
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called 'the Twin,' was not with them when Jesus came;
This plan commended itself to the whole body, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nikolaos a proselyte from Antioch;
And the word of God spread; the number of the disciples in Jerusalem greatly increased, and a host of priests became obedient to the faith.
The news of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they despatched Barnabas to Antioch.
They covered the whole island as far as Paphos, where they fell in with a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet called Bar-Jesus;
So calling for lights he rushed in, fell in terror before Paul and Silas,
to all in Rome who are beloved by God, called to be saints, grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
to the consecrated and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: grace and peace to you from God our Father.
Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace and peace to you.
for I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, as it dwells (I feel sure) in yourself.
Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our Hope,
I have fought in the good fight; I have run my course; I have kept the faith.
