8 Bible Verses About the Inside Story of the Bible

The Lord Jesus said, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Today’s world is becoming more and more dark and evil. People all follow the trends of this world, and long for the enjoyments of the flesh. Believers don’t practice the Lord’s words, or follow the Lord’s commandments; …… Thus, their faith becomes tepid, and they feel negative and weak, and lose the Lord’s presence. During the dangerous days in the last days, how can we gain faith and power from God? Read the following Bible verses about faith and they will help you receive the work of the Holy Spirit, increase your faith in the Lord, and restore the normal relationship with God. The Significance of Faith Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end. 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. James 2:22 See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? John 11:40 Jesus said to her, Said I not to you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God? The Root Cause of Losing Faith Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Amos 4:7-8 And also I have withheld the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain on one city, and caused it not to rain on another city: one piece was rained on, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered. So two or three cities wandered to one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have you not returned to me, said the LORD. 1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. How to Rebuild Faith in God John 16:12-13 I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. John 4:23 But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us: Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keeps the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Matthew 21:22 Jesus once said, “And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive”.

In recent years, we have seen that disasters such as plagues, wars, famines, earthquakes, and floods are more and more serious around the world. Especially in 2021, disasters are occurring more frequently and more seriously than before. Many people are concerned about disasters that may befall them, and they want to be protected by God during disasters, but few seek what God’s will is when disasters occur. In fact, the occurrence of these disasters is exactly the sign of the Lord’s return, indicating that the Lord has already returned. Only if we welcome the Lord’s return can we have the chance to gain God’s protection. Read these Bible verses about disasters and relevant words of God, and you will find the way to welcome the Lord’s return and receive protection. As long as we seek with an open heart, God will guide us. 1. Bible Verses About End-Time Disasters Matthew 24:7–8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. Revelation 16:17–18 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. And there were voices, and thunders, and lightning; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were on the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great. Revelation 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast on the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. 2. The Only Way to Be Protected From Disasters “Behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:12). This is the Lord Jesus’ promise to people 2,000 years ago. Now disasters are occurring, which precisely fulfills the prophecies of the Lord’s return. The Lord has already come back and expressed the truth to do the work of judging and purifying mankind to completely save people from the bondage of sin, so that we can have the chance to survive the disasters and be brought into the heavenly kingdom. Sending down disasters is a way by which God saves us. Then how can we welcome the Lord and find the only way to gain protection? Read on. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. Revelation 2:7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Romans 4:19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: James 5:15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Matthew 9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it to you. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? Luke 24:38 And he said to them, Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Luke 17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brothers. Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 6:12 That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. James 1:3-4 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief: for truly I say to you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

When our faith becomes weak in difficulties, we need God’s presence; when we feel afraid due to frequent disasters, we are more in need of God’s presence. The following biblical verses and related content will help you find the way to have God with you. Biblical Verses About God With Us Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. Psalm 23:4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever. Isaiah 41:10 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. How to Obtain God’s Presence Luke 12:40 Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not. Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore you shall not watch, I will come on you as a thief, and you shall not know what hour I will come on you. Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. How to Gain God’s Presence In recent years, all kinds of disasters have occurred constantly. Prophecies of the Lord’s return have come true. Have you discovered that you often can’t feel the Lord’s presence when praying and cannot gain new light when reading the Bible? Then how can you have God with you and gain God’s enlightenment and illumination? The following biblical verses and words of God will bring you help. Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Isaiah 49:10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that has mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Isaiah 53:6-7 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opens not his mouth. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 1:16 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Matthew 16:15-16 He said to them, But whom say you that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Matthew 20:18-19 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to whip, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. John 10:7 Then said Jesus to them again, Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaFollowing God Bible Versesven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: John 4:14 But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 8:12 Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe you this? John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me. John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 14:10 Believe you not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak to you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwells in me, he does the works. John 10:30 I and my Father are one.

Is it very important to fear God? Yes, very important. It relates to mankind’s attitude toward God. If we have a heart that fears God, we will seek God’s will in everything and do it according to God’s requirements. Take Job, he feared God and shunned evil. He hated his children’s feasting, so he always prayed and gave sacrifice for them. Moreover, he stood testimony satisfying God when he was tempted by Satan. Let’s read the following Bible verses about fear of God, hoping you can get enlightenment and encouragement from them. Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Job 28:28 And to man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. Psalm 33:18-19 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

1 Corinthians 13:7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.