What does the Bible say about bad things?
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The Bible teaches that bad things are real in this fallen world, yet God remains sovereign, good, and near to his people through suffering. Jesus told his disciples in John 16:33 that they would have trouble, but also promised peace and declared that he has overcome the world. Romans 8:28 assures believers that God works all things together for good for those who love him, not that every evil is good, but that God wisely redeems it for his saving purposes. Above all, John 3:16 shows God’s love in giving his Son. Revelation 21:4 promises a coming day when God will end death, sorrow, pain, and evil forever, while Revelation 21:8 warns that unrepentant sin faces judgment.
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- John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
- Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
- John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
- Revelation 21:8
But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."
- Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
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