Experiencing faith can be a journey of trust, especially when we can’t see what lies ahead. In the Bible, several verses inspire us to believe without seeing, encouraging a deeper reliance on God’s promises. Let’s explore these powerful scriptures and discover the heart of true faith.
Bible Verses About Believing Without Seeing
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the foundation of our beliefs
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
John 20:29 – Blessed are those who believe without physical proof
“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'”
2 Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by faith, not by sight
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the message
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
John 14:1 – Trust in God even when we can’t see
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
Mark 11:24 – Believe and you will receive
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Matthew 17:20 – Faith as small as a mustard seed
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’
James 1:6 – Ask in faith without doubting
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
1 Peter 1:8 – Joy in faith even without seeing
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”
Psalm 73:26 – God is our strength when we can’t see
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Philippians 4:13 – We can do all things through Christ
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Colossians 1:4 – Faith in Christ brings hope
“because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people.”
Luke 1:45 – Blessings come to those who believe
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her.”
Matthew 21:22 – Whatever you ask in prayer, believe
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Hebrews 11:6 – God rewards those who seek him
“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Romans 4:20 – Strong faith gives glory to God
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust God in all your ways
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Matthew 13:58 – Unbelief hinders God’s work
“And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.”
John 11:40 – Understanding comes from believing
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'”
Mark 9:23 – Everything is possible for one who believes
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Genesis 15:6 – Abraham’s faith was credited as righteousness
“Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.”
Matthew 28:17 – Worship even when in doubt
“When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.”
John 3:36 – Believers have eternal life
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.”
Romans 15:13 – Hope fills us with joy and peace
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace for those who trust
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Matthew 5:8 – The pure in heart will see God
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Luke 18:27 – What is impossible for man is possible with God
“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with man is possible with God.’
James 2:19 – Believing alone is not enough
“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.”
Romans 8:28 – God works for the good of those who love him
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
John 4:48 – The necessity of believing to see miracles
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, Jesus told him, you will never believe.”
Isaiah 43:10 – Witnesses who believe in God
“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.”
1 John 5:13 – Assurance of eternal life through belief
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
Galatians 5:5 – Righteousness comes through faith
“For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.”