Foundation 25
Twenty-five verses every Christian should know by heart.
Where should you begin memorizing Scripture? Start here. The Foundation 25 provides a biblical starting point for understanding God, the gospel, salvation, Scripture, and the Christian life.
Foundation 25 Memory Pack
- Genesis 1:1 — God is the Creator of everything that exists.
- Joshua 1:9 — Be strong and courageous because God is always with you.
- Psalm 23:1 — The Lord is your Shepherd who faithfully provides for your needs.
- Psalm 46:1 — God is your refuge and strength in every trouble.
- Proverbs 3:5 — Trust the Lord instead of relying on your own understanding.
- Isaiah 41:10 — Do not fear because God will strengthen and uphold you.
- Isaiah 53:6 — Jesus bore the punishment for our wandering and sin.
- Psalm 119:11 — Treasure God’s Word in your heart to help you resist sin.
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your life point others to the glory of God.
- Matthew 6:33 — Seek God’s kingdom above everything else.
- Matthew 28:19 — Make disciples of all nations.
- John 3:16 — God demonstrated His love by giving His Son for our salvation.
- John 14:6 — Jesus is the only way to the Father.
- Acts 4:12 — Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.
- Romans 3:23 — Every person has sinned and falls short of God’s glory.
- Romans 5:8 — Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
- Romans 6:23 — Sin brings death, but God offers eternal life through Christ.
- Romans 8:1 — Those who are in Christ are no longer condemned.
- Romans 10:13 — Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 — God is faithful and always provides a way to endure temptation.
- Galatians 2:20 — Christ lives in every believer who walks by faith.
- Ephesians 2:8 — Salvation is God’s gift, received by grace through faith.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — In Christ, you are a new creation.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All Scripture is inspired by God and equips believers for life.
- 1 John 1:9 — Confess your sins, and God will faithfully forgive and cleanse you.
Note: The summaries above are not quotations of Scripture. Use the references to read and memorize the verses in your preferred Bible translation.
