What Is Biblical Faith?
- Jonathon Penney
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
“Start your journey to deeper faith with Day 1 of this 5-Day Devotional. Discover what the Bible really says about faith, belief, and your relationship with God.”
Day 1 – Belief: The First Step Toward Biblical Faith
Scripture: Romans 3:28 KJV
“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”
What is biblical faith? Many people think faith means just believing that God exists. But according to the Bible, faith is much more than mental agreement — it's the foundation of your entire spiritual life.
What Does the Bible Say About Faith?
In Romans 3:28, Paul teaches that we are saved not by our works, but by faith alone. Faith eliminates pride in human effort. It elevates what God has done rather than what we do.
Biblical faith involves:
Belief – Knowing that God exists and that His Word is true
Trust – Relying on His character and promises, especially in hardship
Commitment – Living a life that reflects our relationship with Him
James reminds us that even demons believe (James 2:19), but true saving faith leads to action, transformation, and connection with God.
Faith vs Belief in the Bible
Belief is fact-based. Faith is life-based.
Belief acknowledges God is real. Faith says, “I will follow You, even in the dark.”
When someone asks, “How can I grow my faith as a Christian?”, it starts here: believing that Jesus lived, died, and rose again — and that His promises still apply today.
Devotional Thought:
Do you merely believe God exists — or do you trust Him enough to follow Him?
Today, ask yourself:
What truth from God’s Word do I need to fully believe?
Am I living like His Word is true?
Prayer:
“Lord, help me go deeper than belief. Teach me to trust You fully and follow You faithfully. Let this be the beginning of a stronger, more rooted faith in You.”
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