As you begin your walk with Christ, you may feel an eagerness to discover the beauty of being encompassed by God’s endless love. However, you might also experience a sense of being overwhelmed by the abundance of new information about God, or perhaps even a slight concern about potentially regressing.
How can you ensure that you remain steadfast in your faith journey while continuing to expand your knowledge of God? The key lies in making a habit of reading the Bible and praying every day.
In Hebrews 11:1, we are reminded that faith provides the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. This verse explains that genuine faith involves trusting in God’s promises, even when the complete picture is not visible to you.
As a new believer, these 40 uplifting bible verses will provide you with encouragement as you set out on your quest for a deeper, more significant relationship with God.
Bible Verses For New Christians To Build Their Faith
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
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Romans 10:17
“So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing comes through the word of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Matthew 21:22
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Mark 11:22-24
“And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.'”
Hebrews 11:6
“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.”
Luke 1:37
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.”
James 2:19
“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe and shudder!”
Mark 9:23
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
Matthew 17:20
“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”
Luke 17:6
“Jesus replied, “If your faith is as big as a tiny mustard seed, you can tell this mulberry tree to pull itself up, roots and all, and plant itself in the ocean. And it would!”
Romans 15:13
“I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.”
Mark 10:52
‘Go,’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’ Immediately, he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Hebrews 11:11
“By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised.”
Mark 5:25-29
“And there was a woman who had been suffering from a discharge of blood for twelve years. She had endured much under the care of many physicians and had spent all that she had, but she was no better, only worse. She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, thinking to herself, “If I just touch his garments, I will get well.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Romans 10:9
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Acts 16:31
“And they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.'”
1 John 5:4
“Everyone born of God conquers the world. Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world.”
Bible Verses For Persevering in Faith
1 Peter 1:6-7
“You can be happy about this: even though you may have been upset by various challenges for a short time, it’s necessary. This is because it tests the true quality of your faith, which is more valuable than gold. Even though it may be tested by difficult times, it will bring praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Romans 5:3-5
“We are happy even when we have problems. We know that these problems make us patient. And patience makes us stronger and gives us strength of character. This gives us hope that does not disappoint us. We know this because God has filled our hearts with His love through the Holy Spirit that He gave us.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Galatians 6:9
“Let’s keep doing good and not get tired. When the right time comes, we will see the results, as long as we don’t stop trying.”
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Psalm 46:1-3
“God is there to protect and strengthen us, always ready to help when we’re in trouble. So we don’t need to be afraid, even if the ground shakes or mountains fall into the sea, even if the waters are roaring and foaming, and the mountains are shaking.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Growing in Faith
2 Peter 1:5-8
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Colossians 2:6-7
“So, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
2 Thessalonians 1:3
“We should always be grateful to God for you, brothers, as it is right, because your faith is flourishing, and the love of each one of you for one another is increasing.”
Ephesians 3:16-17
“That, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. May you, being rooted and grounded in love.”
Philippians 1:6
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Jude 1:20-21
“But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God while waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, which leads to eternal life.”
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2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
The key themes from these verses are:
- Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen.
- Faith comes from hearing the word of God.
- We are saved by grace through faith, not by works.
- We should trust in God fully and not rely on our own understanding.
- With faith, even small as a mustard seed, nothing is impossible.
- Believing in Jesus and confessing him as Lord leads to salvation.
- Faith gives us victory over the world.
- Persevering through trials and suffering to grow our faith
- Trusting in God’s strength and not being anxious
- Continuing to do good works and not giving up
- Growing in godly character and love
- Being rooted and grounded in Christ and His love
- Walking by faith and not by sight
Together, these 60 verses provide a comprehensive biblical foundation for new Christians to build, strengthen, and mature their faith in the Lord.