Hebrews 11:1 in our translation describes faith as “the assurance of things hoped for” and “the evidence of things not seen.” In other passages, faith is presented as trust in God’s promise (Abraham); it comes from hearing the word of Christ and is expressed through deeds and love. The definition “faith is assurance and trust in God” is a conclusion drawn from these passages, not the words of a single verse.
What the Bible Says About This
- The author of the Letter to the Hebrews describes faith as “the assurance of things hoped for” and “the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1); whoever comes to God must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
- Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness (Romans 4:3); before the promise, he did not waver through unbelief but gave glory to God and was fully convinced that God was able to fulfill what He had promised (Romans 4:20–22).
- Faith comes from hearing, and hearing comes through the word of Christ (Romans 10:17).
- James writes that faith without works is dead by itself, and that merely agreeing that God is one is not enough: the demons also believe this—and tremble (James 2:17–19). Paul speaks of faith working through love (Galatians 5:6).
The brief answer was prepared by the editorial team; the verse texts are from the “Father’s Blessing” Bible.
Key Scripture Passages
7 Scripture Passages · Father’s Blessing Bible
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Romans 4:3
For what does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 4:20–22
20 He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully convinced that He was able to do what He had promised. 22 Therefore, it was credited to him as righteousness.
Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the spoken word of Christ.
James 2:17–19
17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works”: Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any power, but faith working through love.
