Losing Faith

Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.

Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward. — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good?

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the way.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”

yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.

The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers. Every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up, — read the full passage →

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

I form the light, and create darkness. I make peace, and create calamity. I am Yahweh, who does all these things.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?

He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.

holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;

But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, “I believed, and therefore I spoke.” We also believe, and therefore also we speak; — read the full passage →

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”

But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.

Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.

Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;

He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

because if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Not that we control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Yahweh saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of man’s heart was continually only evil. — read the full passage →

“I know your works, your love, faith, service, patient endurance, and that your last works are more than the first.

who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake, — read the full passage →

remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. — read the full passage →

By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which is through him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?

For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done. — read the full passage →

But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction. — read the full passage →

who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected;

For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard didn’t profit them, because it wasn’t mixed with faith by those who heard.

if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see God’s glory?”

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. — read the full passage →

For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote about me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”

By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised.