Why should I believe in God?
Explore the compelling reasons for faith - from creation's design to the changed lives of billions throughout history.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Abraham's Faith
Paul proves justification by faith from Scripture. Abraham was declared righteous by faith, not works—before circumcision. He is the father of all who believe, Jew and Gentile alike.
Faith or Works of the Law?
Paul appeals to the Galatians' experience: did they receive the Spirit by works or by faith? Abraham believed and it was credited as righteousness. The Law was a guardian until Christ came.
The Hall of Faith
This famous chapter defines faith and illustrates it through Old Testament examples—from Abel to the prophets. Each person believed God's promises and acted accordingly, though none received the ful...
Contending for the Faith
Jude urges believers to contend for the faith against false teachers who have infiltrated the church, using Old Testament examples to warn of God's judgment while calling Christians to persevere in lo...
Corruption and Grace
As humanity's wickedness reaches its peak, God grieves and plans judgement. Yet Noah finds favour, demonstrating that grace exists even in the darkest times.
The Covenant Confirmed
God reassures Abram of His promises. Abram believes and it is credited to him as righteousness. God makes a covenant, passing through the pieces alone.
You Must Be Born Again
Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night, seeking understanding. Jesus tells him no one can see God's kingdom without being born again—born of water and Spirit. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus must i...
The Woman at the Well and the Official's Son
Jesus breaks barriers by speaking with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, offering her living water that satisfies forever. Many Samaritans believe. Jesus returns to Galilee and heals an official's so...
Feast of Tabernacles and Rivers of Living Water
Jesus goes secretly to the Feast of Tabernacles while controversy swirls about His identity. In the temple, He teaches with divine authority. On the feast's last day, He cries out that anyone who thir...
The Raising of Lazarus
Jesus' friend Lazarus dies, and Jesus deliberately delays His arrival. At the tomb, He declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," then calls Lazarus out from death. This sign leads many to believ...
The Resurrection
Mary Magdalene finds the tomb empty and encounters the risen Jesus. He appears to the disciples, breathes on them, and gives them the Holy Spirit. Thomas doubts until he sees Jesus and exclaims, "My L...
Philip and the Ethiopian
Persecution scatters the church, but the gospel spreads. Philip preaches in Samaria with great results. Simon the magician believes but is rebuked for trying to buy the Spirit's power. Philip is direc...
The Gospel Comes to Europe
Paul's second missionary journey takes a pivotal turn as a vision calls him to Macedonia. In Philippi, Lydia believes, a slave girl is freed, and the jailer finds salvation through earthquake and grac...
Submission to Authorities
Christians are to submit to governing authorities as God's servants. Pay taxes, give respect. Love fulfills the Law. Wake up—salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
Personal Greetings
Paul closes with greetings to many individuals, warnings about divisive people, greetings from his companions, and a majestic doxology praising God who establishes believers through the gospel.
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