Bible Verses about 'Faith is the substance'
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. | Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. |
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. | Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. |
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. | For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. |
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” | For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” |
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. |
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. | The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. |
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. | So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. |
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— he is the King of glory. | Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah |
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. | For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. |
Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. | Because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. |
Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. | But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. |
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. | Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. |
Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. | Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ | This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ |
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. | God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. |
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. | Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. |
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. | The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. |
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. | And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. |
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. | Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. |
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. | Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. |
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. | So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
Bible verse of the day
As for God, his way is perfect:The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.