Foundation 100

One hundred verses every Christian should know by heart.

Ready for a comprehensive foundation in God’s Word? The Foundation 100 brings together one hundred carefully selected passages that span the storyline of Scripture, strengthen your understanding of God, the gospel, and the Christian life, and provide a lifelong reservoir of truth to guide, encourage, and equip you.

The Next 25

These twenty-five verses complete the Foundation 100 by adding many of Scripture’s most cherished passages to the Foundation 75 list. Together, these one hundred verses provide a well-rounded foundation for understanding and living God’s Word.

1. Exodus 14:14 — Trust God to fight the battles you cannot win on your own.
2. Numbers 23:19 — God is completely truthful and always keeps His promises.
3. 1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks beyond outward appearance to the condition of the heart.
4. Psalm 46:10 — Find peace by resting in God’s sovereign rule.
5. Psalm 103:12 — God completely removes the guilt of those He forgives.
6. Psalm 118:24 — Rejoice in every day as a gift from the Lord.
7. Psalm 139:23 — Invite God to search and reveal the true condition of your heart.
8. Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Life’s greatest purpose is to fear God and obey Him.
9. Jeremiah 29:13 — God promises to be found by those who seek Him wholeheartedly.
10. Lamentations 3:22 — God’s faithful love never comes to an end.
11. Lamentations 3:23 — God’s mercies are renewed every morning because of His faithfulness.
12. Ezekiel 36:26 — God gives His people a new heart with new desires.
13. Micah 6:8 — God calls His people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
14. Luke 6:31 — Treat others the way you desire to be treated.
15. John 11:25 — Jesus alone gives resurrection and eternal life.
16. John 14:26 — The Holy Spirit teaches believers and reminds them of Christ’s words.
17. Acts 20:24 — Finish your God-given mission with faithfulness and joy.
18. Galatians 5:22 — The Holy Spirit produces Christlike character in believers.
19. Galatians 5:23 — Spirit-filled living displays self-control and righteous conduct.
20. Ephesians 6:11 — Stand firm against spiritual opposition by putting on God’s armor.
21. Philippians 4:19 — God faithfully supplies every need according to His riches.
22. Colossians 3:23 — Serve wholeheartedly as though working for the Lord.
23. James 1:22 — Genuine faith obeys God’s Word rather than merely hearing it.
24. 1 Peter 3:15 — Be prepared to explain the hope you have in Christ.
25. Galatians 6:9 — Persevere in doing good, knowing God rewards faithfulness in His time.

Note: The summaries above are not quotations of Scripture. Use the references to read and memorize the verses in your preferred Bible translation.

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The Foundation 100

1. Genesis 1:1 — God is the Creator of everything that exists.
2. Exodus 14:14 — Trust God to fight the battles you cannot win on your own.
3. Exodus 34:6 — God is compassionate, gracious, patient, faithful, and loving.
4. Numbers 23:19 — God is completely truthful and always keeps His promises.
5. Deuteronomy 6:5 — Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and strength.
6. Joshua 1:8 — Meditate on God’s Word and obey it to live wisely.
7. Joshua 1:9 — Be strong and courageous because God is always with you.
8. 1 Samuel 15:22 — Obedience is better than sacrifice.
9. 1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks beyond outward appearance to the condition of the heart.
10. Psalm 1:1 — Reject the influence and counsel of the wicked.
11. Psalm 1:2 — Delight in God’s Word and meditate on it continually.
12. Psalm 19:14 — Honor God with both your words and your thoughts.
13. Psalm 23:1 — The Lord is your Shepherd who faithfully provides for your needs.
14. Psalm 27:1 — The Lord is your light and salvation.
15. Psalm 37:4 — Delight yourself in the Lord.
16. Psalm 46:1 — God is your refuge and strength in every trouble.
17. Psalm 46:10 — Find peace by resting in God’s sovereign rule.
18. Psalm 51:10 — Ask God for a clean heart.
19. Psalm 103:12 — God completely removes the guilt of those He forgives.
20. Psalm 118:24 — Rejoice in every day as a gift from the Lord.
21. Psalm 119:9 — A pure life is found by obeying God’s Word.
22. Psalm 119:10 — Seek God wholeheartedly and remain faithful to His commands.
23. Psalm 119:11 — Treasure God’s Word in your heart to help you resist sin.
24. Psalm 119:105 — God’s Word provides direction for every step of life.
25. Psalm 139:23 — Invite God to search and reveal the true condition of your heart.
26. Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
27. Proverbs 3:5 — Trust the Lord instead of relying on your own understanding.
28. Proverbs 3:6 — Acknowledge God in every area of life, and He will direct your path.
29. Proverbs 16:3 — Commit your work to the Lord.
30. Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Life’s greatest purpose is to fear God and obey Him.
31. Isaiah 26:3 — God gives perfect peace to those who trust Him.
32. Isaiah 40:8 — God’s Word stands forever.
33. Isaiah 40:31 — Hope in the Lord and renew your strength.
34. Isaiah 41:10 — Do not fear because God will strengthen and uphold you.
35. Isaiah 53:6 — Jesus bore the punishment for our wandering and sin.
36. Jeremiah 29:13 — God promises to be found by those who seek Him wholeheartedly.
37. Lamentations 3:22 — God’s faithful love never comes to an end.
38. Lamentations 3:23 — God’s mercies are renewed every morning because of His faithfulness.
39. Ezekiel 36:26 — God gives His people a new heart with new desires.
40. Micah 6:8 — God calls His people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
41. Matthew 5:16 — Let your life point others to the glory of God.
42. Matthew 6:33 — Seek God’s kingdom above everything else.
43. Matthew 7:7 — Ask, seek, and knock.
44. Matthew 11:28 — Find rest in Christ.
45. Matthew 28:19 — Make disciples of all nations.
46. Matthew 28:20 — Jesus is always with His disciples as they follow Him.
47. Mark 10:45 — Jesus came to serve others and give His life as a ransom.
48. Luke 6:31 — Treat others the way you desire to be treated.
49. Luke 9:23 — Follow Jesus by denying yourself and taking up your cross daily.
50. Luke 10:27 — Love God completely and love your neighbor as yourself.
51. Luke 19:10 — Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
52. John 1:1 — Jesus is the eternal Word who has always existed with God.
53. John 1:14 — The eternal Word became human and lived among us.
54. John 3:16 — God demonstrated His love by giving His Son for our salvation.
55. John 8:32 — The truth sets you free.
56. John 10:10 — Jesus gives abundant life.
57. John 11:25 — Jesus alone gives resurrection and eternal life.
58. John 13:35 — Love identifies Christ’s disciples.
59. John 14:6 — Jesus is the only way to the Father.
60. John 14:26 — The Holy Spirit teaches believers and reminds them of Christ’s words.
61. John 15:5 — Remain in Christ to bear fruit.
62. John 15:13 — The greatest love is sacrificial.
63. Acts 1:8 — Be Christ’s witnesses through the Spirit’s power.
64. Acts 4:12 — Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.
65. Acts 20:24 — Finish your God-given mission with faithfulness and joy.
66. Romans 3:23 — Every person has sinned and falls short of God’s glory.
67. Romans 5:8 — Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
68. Romans 6:23 — Sin brings death, but God offers eternal life through Christ.
69. Romans 8:1 — Those who are in Christ are no longer condemned.
70. Romans 8:28 — God works all things for good.
71. Romans 10:13 — Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.
72. Romans 12:1 — Offer your life to God as an act of worship.
73. Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by renewing your mind with God’s truth.
74. 1 Corinthians 10:13 — God is faithful and always provides a way to endure temptation.
75. 2 Corinthians 5:17 — In Christ, you are a new creation.
76. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — God’s grace is sufficient.
77. Galatians 2:20 — Christ lives in every believer who walks by faith.
78. Galatians 5:22 — The Holy Spirit produces Christlike character in believers.
79. Galatians 5:23 — Spirit-filled living displays self-control and righteous conduct.
80. Galatians 6:9 — Persevere in doing good, knowing God rewards faithfulness in His time.
81. Ephesians 2:8 — Salvation is God’s gift, received by grace through faith.
82. Ephesians 2:9 — Salvation cannot be earned through human effort.
83. Ephesians 2:10 — God created you in Christ to do good works.
84. Ephesians 6:11 — Stand firm against spiritual opposition by putting on God’s armor.
85. Philippians 1:6 — God finishes what He begins.
86. Philippians 4:6 — Replace anxiety with prayer and thanksgiving.
87. Philippians 4:7 — God’s peace guards the hearts and minds of those who trust Him.
88. Philippians 4:13 — Christ gives strength for every circumstance.
89. Philippians 4:19 — God faithfully supplies every need according to His riches.
90. Colossians 3:23 — Serve wholeheartedly as though working for the Lord.
91. 2 Timothy 3:16 — All Scripture is inspired by God and equips believers for life.
92. 2 Timothy 3:17 — Scripture thoroughly equips believers for every good work.
93. Hebrews 12:1 — Run the race with endurance.
94. Hebrews 12:2 — Keep your eyes on Jesus.
95. Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
96. James 1:22 — Do not merely hear God’s Word; put it into practice.
97. 1 Peter 3:15 — Always be ready to give an answer for your hope.
98. 1 Peter 5:7 — Give every worry to God because He cares for you.
99. 1 John 1:9 — Confess your sins, and God will faithfully forgive and cleanse you.
100. Revelation 21:4 — God will one day remove every sorrow.