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 … [Continue reading]
Suicide And Mental Health
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; … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Challenges to Spiritual Authority
After granting spiritual life to his people, God anticipates that they will mature and grow in their faith. God desires the spiritual growth of his people. Mt 5:48; Heb 6:1 Also see: 2Co 13:9-11; Eph 1:4; 2:10; 3:17-19; Php 3:12; 1Th 4:1,7; 2Ti 1:9 … [Continue reading]