God is forgiving and loving towards sinful humanity through Jesus’ atoning death.
God’s grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ
Jn 1:16-17
Suicide And Mental Health
Suicide: The deliberate taking of one’s own life is a rare occurrence in Scripture.
Psychological causes of suicide: A sense of guilt leads to suicide Mt 27:5 Also see: Ac 1:18-19
God’s Power In Weakness
God’s strength is revealed in creation and redemption and in his empowerment of believers to live faithfully.
The revelation of the strength of God
In creation Ro 1:20 Also see: Job 38:4,8,12,31-33; Ps 68:34; 104:1-3,32; Isa 40:12,25-26; Jer 32:17; Heb 1:2-3
Death Has No Sting
Believers in Jesus Christ will depart from this life to the joy of God’s presence.
Death is a normal experience for believers
Ro 14:8 See also Heb 9:27
Overcoming Depression
Biblical characters often display feelings of despair, powerlessness, and loss of meaning in life.
Some causes of depression
External circumstances 2Co 1:8 Also see: 1Ki 19:3-4; Job 9:23; Ps 42:1-11; 88:1-18; Joel 1:11
From Spiritual Blindness To God’s Light
Spiritual Blindness
An inability or unwillingness to perceive the truth of the gospel.
Unbelievers are spiritually blind
1Co 2:14 Also see: Ps 32:9; 92:6-7; Pr 4:19