100 Bible Verses About Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Peace, Gratitude, and Praising the Lord (Part 1)
The Bible is filled with words that uplift, guide, and transform. From faith that moves mountains to gratitude that shapes our daily lives, God’s Word is a wellspring of encouragement. This four-part series brings together 100 powerful verses that cover seven vital themes: faith, hope, love, courage, peace, gratitude, and praising the Lord.
In this first part, we’ll begin exploring Scriptures that inspire trust in God, renew hope, and remind us of His unfailing love. Whether you’re seeking encouragement in tough times or looking to deepen your walk with Christ, these verses will serve as a foundation for reflection, prayer, and growth.
The Word of God is filled with wisdom and encouragement for every part of life. Faith, hope, love, courage, peace, gratitude, and praise are not just ideas—they are spiritual foundations that keep us rooted in Christ.
This four-part series gathers 100 Bible verses under these seven powerful themes. In Part 1, we’ll focus on faith, hope, and love—the core of Christian living. Each section begins with a short reflection, followed by key Scriptures to strengthen your walk with God.
Faith
Faith is trusting God even when you cannot see the full picture. It is the anchor that keeps us steady in storms and the confidence that God’s promises will never fail.
- Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
- Romans 10:17 – “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
- Mark 11:22-24 – “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.”
- Matthew 17:20 – “For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.”
- James 2:26 – “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.”
Hope
Hope looks forward with expectation, trusting that God’s plans are good. It lifts our eyes from today’s struggles to God’s eternal promises.
- Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
- Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
- Isaiah 40:31 – “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.”
- Psalm 39:7 – “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.”
Love
Love is the heart of the Gospel. God loved us first, and we are called to love Him and others with the same grace and kindness.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.”
- John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
- 1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- Colossians 3:14 – “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Conclusion
Faith, hope, and love are not just words; they are living principles that shape the way we walk with God. This first part of our series has introduced verses that remind us of God’s promises and His presence in every season. As we continue through the series, we’ll look at more passages that strengthen courage, bring peace, inspire gratitude, and call us to praise the Lord with all our hearts. Keep following along—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
Faith, hope, and love are the foundation of Christian life. Faith gives us strength to trust God, hope keeps us looking forward, and love shows us how to live in relationship with Him and others. These verses remind us that God’s promises are sure and His love is unshakable.
In the next part of this series, we’ll explore verses about courage and peace, two gifts that help us face life’s battles with confidence in the Lord.
100 Bible Verses About Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Peace, Gratitude, and Praising the Lord
Here’s a comprehensive list of Bible verses categorised under the seven themes:
Faith
- Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
- Romans 10:17 – “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
- Mark 11:22-24 – “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.”
- Matthew 17:20 – “For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.”
- James 2:26 – “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.”
Hope
- Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
- Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
- Isaiah 40:31 – “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.”
- Psalm 39:7 – “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.”
Love
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.”
- John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
- 1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- Colossians 3:14 – “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Courage
- Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
- Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
- Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.”
Peace
- Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.”
- Isaiah 26:3 – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.”
- Romans 5:1 – “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Psalm 34:14 – “Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Gratitude
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
- Colossians 3:17 – “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
- Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
- Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Praising the Lord
- Psalm 150:6 – “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”
- Psalm 34:1 – “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
- Isaiah 25:1 – “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name.”
- Hebrews 13:15 – “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God.”
- Psalm 145:3 – “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.”
