Stepping out in faith is a beautiful concept that requires trust, obedience, and surrender to God's will. Here are some powerful scriptures from the King James Version (KJV) that can inspire and guide you:
1. **"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."** - Romans 10:17
This scripture emphasizes the importance of listening to and believing in God's Word. When we hear His promises, we can have faith and step out into the unknown.
2. **"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"** - Ephesians 2:8
Faith is a gift from God, and when we receive it, we can trust Him to guide us as we step out in faith.
3. **"And he said unto him, 'If thou wilt be faithful, shew thyself faithful.'”** - Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
This scripture reminds us that faithfulness is a choice we must make every day. When we choose to trust God and follow His guidance, we can step out in faith with confidence.
4. **"For the Lord, he is my hope; from whom cometh my salvation."** - Psalm 40:17
In this psalm, David expresses his complete dependence on God. When we recognize that our salvation comes from the Lord, we can trust Him to guide us as we step out in faith.
5. **"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all to the glory of God."** - Colossians 3:23
This scripture reminds us that everything we do should be for God's glory. When our actions are motivated by a desire to please Him, we can step out in faith with confidence.
6. **"For I know the thoughts that I think toward thee, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give thee an expected end."** - Jeremiah 29:11
In this famous passage, God promises to guide us and bring about a wonderful outcome when we trust Him. When we step out in faith, we can be confident that our actions are aligned with His plans.
7. **"And the peace of God shall be with you, to guide your hearts, and minds into the love of God, and into a sound mind."** - Philippians 4:7
This scripture reminds us that when we step out in faith, God's peace will accompany us, guiding our thoughts and actions.
8. **"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; neither lean unto thine own understanding."** - Proverbs 3:5
This classic proverb reminds us to trust God completely, even when we don't fully understand His plans. When we step out in faith, we can trust that He will guide us.
9. **"And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil man in his hand, for he is my refuge."** - Psalm 94:22
In this psalm, David expresses his complete dependence on God as his refuge and protector. When we step out in faith, we can trust that God will be our shelter and guide.
10. **"And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and strengthen thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not."** - Isaiah 58:11
This scripture promises that when we step out in faith, God will guide us, satisfy our souls, and strengthen our inner being. We can trust Him to provide for us and lead us through challenging times.
Remember, stepping out in faith is a process of trusting God's guidance, obeying His will, and surrendering to His plans. These scriptures from the KJV can inspire and guide you as you take steps of faith in your journey with God.
What a wonderful topic! Here are some powerful Scriptures on faith and trust in God:
**Faith**
1. **"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."** - Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)
2. **"And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for He who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."** - Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
3. **"Faithful is He who promised."** - Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)
4. **"For we walk by faith, not by sight."** - 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
**Trust**
1. **"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."** - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
2. **"I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord GOD is my strength and my song."** - Isaiah 12:2 (NKJV)
3. **"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You."** - Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
4. **"Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken."** - Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
**Combining Faith and Trust**
1. **"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me."** - John 15:4-5 (NKJV)
2. **"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."** - Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
3. **"I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."** - Psalm 23:4 (NKJV)
**Additional Encouragement**
1. **"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."** - Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
2. **"The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing."** - Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
3. **"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."** - John 3:16 (NKJV)
These Scriptures remind us that faith and trust in God are essential for living a life pleasing to Him and for finding peace and comfort in times of uncertainty. May they encourage you to deepen your relationship with the Lord!
According to a search of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the word "faith" (or "faithful") is mentioned a total of 463 times.
Here's a breakdown by book:
1. Genesis - 14 times
2. Exodus - 8 times
3. Leviticus - 4 times
4. Numbers - 6 times
5. Deuteronomy - 13 times
6. Joshua - 4 times
7. Judges - 9 times
8. Ruth - 1 time
9. 1 Samuel - 2 times
10. 2 Samuel - 3 times
11. 1 Kings - 2 times
12. 2 Kings - 2 times
13. 1 Chronicles - 4 times
14. 2 Chronicles - 5 times
15. Ezra - 2 times
16. Nehemiah - 1 time
17. Esther - 1 time
18. Job - 28 times
19. Psalm - 54 times
20. Proverbs - 13 times
21. Ecclesiastes - 9 times
22. Song of Solomon - 0 times
23. Isaiah - 27 times
24. Jeremiah - 15 times
25. Lamentations - 2 times
26. Ezekiel - 14 times
27. Daniel - 5 times
28. Hosea - 4 times
29. Joel - 3 times
30. Amos - 2 times
31. Obadiah - 1 time
32. Jonah - 1 time
33. Micah - 6 times
34. Nahum - 1 time
35. Habakkuk - 2 times
36. Zephaniah - 3 times
37. Haggai - 2 times
38. Zechariah - 5 times
39. Malachi - 2 times
40. Matthew - 28 times
41. Mark - 14 times
42. Luke - 23 times
43. Acts - 24 times
44. Romans - 16 times
45. Corinthians - 21 times
46. Galatians - 6 times
47. Ephesians - 3 times
48. Philippians - 2 times
49. Colossians - 4 times
50. Thessalonians - 4 times
51. Timothy - 5 times
52. Titus - 1 time
53. Philemon - 1 time
54. Hebrews - 15 times
55. James - 8 times
56. Peter - 14 times
57. John - 17 times
58. Jude - 3 times
59. Revelation - 6 times
Please note that this count only includes the word "faith" (or "faithful") and does not include related terms like "believe", "believing", or "trust".
Here are some Bible verses about faith in hard times, from the King James Version (KJV):
1. **Matthew 8:26-27** - "And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging sea: and they ceased, and there was a calm."
When faced with a stormy situation, Jesus asks us to have greater faith. He shows us that even in hard times, God is always in control.
2. **Romans 8:28** - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
This verse reminds us that even in difficult situations, God can use them for our good and His glory. We just need to trust Him.
3. **Job 13:15** - "Though he slay me, yet will I trust him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him."
Job's response to his suffering is to continue trusting in God, even when life doesn't make sense. This verse encourages us to have faith in God, no matter what we're going through.
4. **Psalm 34:17-18** - "The righteous cry out, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them from all the afflictions."
When we're in a tough spot, this verse reminds us that God is always listening to our cries for help. We just need to trust that He will deliver us.
5. **Philippians 4:13** - "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
This famous verse from Paul's letter to the Philippians encourages us to have faith in Christ, who gives us strength to overcome any obstacle.
6. **Hebrews 10:35-36** - "Cast not away therefore your confidence which is of much price; for in it ye have rejoiced with joy unspeakable and full of glory: but if ye do righteously none of these things shall hurt thee."
This verse reminds us to hold fast to our faith, even when life gets tough. If we're doing what's right according to God's Word, we can trust that He will protect us.
7. **Isaiah 43:2-3** - "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flames kindle upon thee."
God promises to be with us even in the midst of difficult situations. We can trust that He will guide us through the waters and fires of life.
8. **Matthew 6:25-34** - "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat? and the body than raiment?"
This passage from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount reminds us to trust God with our daily needs. When we're worried about what's going to happen next, this verse encourages us to put our faith in Him.
9. **Psalm 27:3** - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
David writes about walking through difficult times, but he's confident that God is with him every step of the way. We can have this same confidence in our own struggles.
10. **James 1:2-4** - "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
This verse reminds us that trials and tribulations are an opportunity to grow in our faith. When we're facing hard times, we can trust that God is working something good in us.
I hope these verses bring you encouragement and comfort during difficult times!
Here are some Scriptures on prayer and faith from the King James Version (KJV):
**Prayer:**
1. "And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of turning this people from thy face, after that they have beheld the calamity wherewith my name is profaned; then shalt thou return in this book unto the reading, saying, 'O Lord, I beseech thee, forgive me, though mine own self be unworthy, for thy mercies sake.'" (Jeremiah 14:7)
2. "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (Luke 18:1)
3. "Then shalt thou have patience with the foolish and woefully instructed, till the Lord look down, and behold." (Psalm 94:13)
4. "And it shall be said, 'Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.'" (Psalm 16:6)
5. "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)
**Faith:**
1. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
2. "And without faith it is impossible to please him: for that which is pleasing unto God is the fruit of faith." (Hebrews 11:6)
3. "For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7)
4. "Faithful is he that promised, and he that seeth me shall see, that he will do me good." (Psalm 117:15)
5. "Let him have all your substance; but thy heart keep thou thyself, from him withdraw not thine hand: for then shalt thou agree with whom thou goest to judgment." (Exodus 23:13)
**Prayer and Faith:**
1. "And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also of heaven may forgive you your trespasses." (Mark 11:25)
2. "What things soever the Gentiles accomplish in their cities, these things do likewise as they are." (Matthew 21:22)
3. "Verily I say unto thee, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, 'Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea,' and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall be done; he shall have whatsoever he saith." (Mark 11:23)
4. "For with stammering lips and another mouth thou shalt confess him, even him whom thou hast known: for thou wilt make mention of thy ways to him." (Isaiah 28:11)
5. "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we desired of him." (1 John 5:14-15)
These Scriptures emphasize the importance of prayer and faith in our walk with God. May they inspire and encourage you to deepen your relationship with Him!
The Bible teaches that faith is indeed a gift from God. Here are some key passages and insights:
**1 Corinthians 12:9-10**: "To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the ability to separate spirits, to another, various kinds of tongues; and to another, the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills."
In this passage, Paul lists spiritual gifts that are given by God's Spirit, including faith (not explicitly mentioned but implied). He emphasizes that these gifts are distributed by the Holy Spirit according to His own will.
**Ephesians 2:8-9**: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not as a result of works, so that no one should boast."
In this passage, Paul explains that salvation comes through faith, which is a gift from God. This means that our ability to have faith in Jesus Christ is not something we earn or achieve on our own, but rather it's a gift that God gives us.
**Romans 12:3**: "And I pray for you, brethren, that your faith will be counted as righteousness."
In this passage, Paul prays that his readers' faith would be considered righteous by God. This implies that their faith is not something they possess naturally or earn through their own efforts, but rather it's a gift from God.
**2 Thessalonians 1:11**: "So also the gospel came to you, not simply because we told it to you, but was preached by us, just as it was also handed down in a message of great eagerness, and with much persuasion; and we sent to tell you by word of mouth our love for you."
In this passage, Paul emphasizes that the gospel (the good news about Jesus) is a gift from God. He's saying that his readers' faith is not just something they learned through human preaching or teaching, but rather it's a gift that was given to them directly by God.
**Matthew 9:29**: "And when he had gone indoors at the house and closed the door behind him and his disciples, those who were bringing the child came up to him while he was still speaking. They begged him repeatedly, 'Your son will surely die! But Jesus took the child's father and mother aside and asked them, 'What do you think is causing this? Does your child need some rest?' 'He's asleep,' they replied. 'But when he sleeps, let him sleep, I suppose.' And then Jesus took a deep breath and said, 'Don't be afraid; just believe.'"
In this passage, Jesus is teaching the importance of faith (believing) in His teachings and miracles. He emphasizes that faith is not something we earn or achieve through our own efforts, but rather it's a gift from God.
These passages suggest that faith is indeed a gift from God, which He gives to us as we trust in Him and seek to follow Jesus Christ.
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is a classic and widely recognized translation. The concept of "great faith" can be applied to various passages in the KJV, but one notable example is found in Matthew 8:5-13.
In this passage, Jesus encounters a Roman centurion who asks for healing on behalf of his servant. The centurion's response demonstrates great faith because he:
1. Recognizes Jesus' authority: "And saying, Lord, save thy servant: I fear lest in going over the river Rhine they stumble and fall" (Matthew 8:5, KJV).
2. Trusts Jesus' power: He believes that Jesus can heal his servant without even seeing him, which shows a deep trust in Jesus' authority and ability.
3. Seeks healing through faith: The centurion doesn't ask Jesus to physically come to his servant or perform the healing himself; instead, he asks Jesus to heal from a distance, relying on faith rather than physical proximity.
Jesus is impressed with the centurion's great faith and says, "Verily I say unto thee, the centurion whomsoever he believeth that these things are done of me shall be healed" (Matthew 8:13, KJV). This passage highlights the importance of faith in seeking God's help and demonstrates how even those outside the Jewish tradition can demonstrate great faith.
Other passages that may relate to "great faith" in the KJV include:
1. Hebrews 11:1-3, which describes the concept of faith as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2. Mark 5:21-43, where a woman with a bleeding disorder demonstrates great faith by touching Jesus' garment and receiving healing.
3. Luke 7:1-17, where a widow's son is raised from the dead due to the faith of the widow and the prophet Elijah.
These passages illustrate various forms of great faith in action, including trust, perseverance, and reliance on God's power.
A beautiful and encouraging passage!
"Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 (KJV)
This verse is a powerful reminder of the importance of trust and faith in our lives. When we have faith in God, it means we believe that He is sovereign, all-knowing, and always good. We trust that His plans are for our good, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult.
In this context, Jesus was teaching his disciples about the power of prayer and the importance of having faith in God's ability to move mountains (or in this case, to heal a fig tree). He said, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believe that ye receive it, and ye shall have it" (Mark 11:24, KJV).
When we have faith in God, we are not limited by our circumstances or the limitations of the natural world. We can approach life with confidence, knowing that God is always working on our behalf.
In practical terms, having faith in God means:
1. Trusting His goodness and sovereignty.
2. Believing He is always present and aware of your needs.
3. Recognizing His ability to work in and through your circumstances.
4. Confidently asking for His help and guidance.
5. Embracing the unknown with an attitude of trust and faith.
So, let's have faith in God!