Through Faith
Faith is more than agreeing with ideas about God—it’s trusting Him. Biblical faith is believing that God is who He says He is, that His Word is true, and that Jesus is worthy of your whole life.
As you follow Jesus, faith grows through hearing God’s Word, practicing obedience, and learning to trust God in real situations—not just when life feels easy. This page will help you understand what faith is, what weakens it, and how to build steady trust in God one step at a time.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
— Proverbs 3:5–6
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
— Hebrews 11:1
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
— Romans 10:17
Resources to Help Grow Your Faith
What Faith Is
This John MacArthur video message defines biblical faith and clarifies what it is (and isn’t) from Scripture.
The Significance of Faith, Part 1
This John MacArthur video message explains why faith matters and how true faith is rooted in trusting God’s Word.
Faith That Satisfies — and Saves
This John Piper video message shows saving faith as receiving and treasuring Christ, not mere mental agreement.
Am I Living by Faith or Unbelief?
Practical guidance for what “walking by faith” looks like in everyday decisions through a John Piper Q&A interview session.
The Nature of Faith
A message series by Tim Keller that helps people understand genuine faith and perseverance.
BibleProject: Faith
A collection of multi-media resources from the BibleProject around the topic of faith.
Fundamentals of the Faith
A structured set of lessons from to establish and strengthen foundational beliefs for growth.
Frequent Questions About Faith
Most people have questions about faith—especially when life is uncertain or doubts feel loud. These FAQs offer simple, Scripture-shaped guidance to help you strengthen trust in God and keep walking with Jesus.
Faith is confident trust in God’s character and promises. It includes belief, but it always moves into action—choosing God’s way because you trust God’s heart.
Faith is how we live in relationship with God. It steadies you in uncertainty, strengthens you in temptation, and anchors you in suffering. Faith doesn’t remove hardship—it gives you a foundation when hardship comes.
Faith grows as you take God at His word. It’s strengthened by Scripture, prayer, remembering what God has done, and stepping into obedience even when you feel nervous or unsure. Over time, trust becomes your reflex.
Choose one promise from Scripture and practice trusting it this week. Pray it, write it down, and take one concrete action that matches what you say you believe—then reflect on how God meets you as you obey.
No—biblical faith is trust based on who God is and what He has shown and promised, ultimately centered on Jesus.
Bring them to God honestly, return to Scripture, and talk with mature believers. Doubt can become a doorway to deeper faith when you keep seeking Jesus.
Start small and be consistent—read Scripture daily, pray simple prayers, and obey in the next right thing. Faith often grows through repeated small steps.
Silence doesn’t mean absence. God often grows endurance and trust in quiet seasons—keep showing up in prayer, Scripture, and community
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If you’re wrestling with doubts, walking through a hard season, or you want help learning how to trust God more deeply, we’d love to connect. Fill out the form below and someone from the Sonrise team will reach out to listen, pray with you, and help you take a next step in faith.
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