What does the Bible say about depression?
Depression is real and painful. Discover how the Bible addresses mental health and where to find hope.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Living Out Faith
The final chapter provides practical instructions for Christian community: show hospitality, honor marriage, be content, submit to leaders, and offer praise. Jesus suffered outside the city gate, so w...
A Brother Returns
Paul's personal letter appeals to Philemon to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus—now a Christian brother—demonstrating how the gospel transforms relationships and social dynamics through love...
Abraham's Faith
Paul proves justification by faith from Scripture. Abraham was declared righteous by faith, not works—before circumcision. He is the father of all who believe, Jew and Gentile alike.
Faith or Works of the Law?
Paul appeals to the Galatians' experience: did they receive the Spirit by works or by faith? Abraham believed and it was credited as righteousness. The Law was a guardian until Christ came.
The Hall of Faith
This famous chapter defines faith and illustrates it through Old Testament examples—from Abel to the prophets. Each person believed God's promises and acted accordingly, though none received the ful...
From Adam to Noah
The genealogy from Adam to Noah shows God's faithfulness across generations, the reality of death from sin, and the hope of Enoch who walked with God.
The Flood
God's judgement comes through the flood, but He faithfully protects Noah's family and the animals in the ark. The door is shut by God Himself.
A New Beginning
God remembers Noah, the waters recede, and Noah worships. God promises never to destroy the earth by flood again, establishing seasonal stability.
The Call of Abram
God calls Abram to leave his homeland with promises of blessing. Abram obeys but stumbles in Egypt, yet God protects His covenant purposes.
Abram and Lot Separate
Abram and Lot's herds grow too large to stay together. Abram generously lets Lot choose first, and Lot chooses the well-watered plains near Sodom.
The Covenant Confirmed
God reassures Abram of His promises. Abram believes and it is credited to him as righteousness. God makes a covenant, passing through the pieces alone.
The Covenant of Circumcision
God appears to Abram as El Shaddai, establishes circumcision as the covenant sign, and renames Abram and Sarai to Abraham and Sarah.
The Birth of Isaac
God's promise is fulfilled as Sarah bears Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael are sent away, but God provides for them in the wilderness.
Parables and Power Over the Storm
Jesus teaches the crowds in parables—the Sower, the Lamp, the Growing Seed, and the Mustard Seed—explaining that the Kingdom grows mysteriously but powerfully. Then He calms a violent storm, revea...
Announcements of John and Jesus
Luke opens with two miraculous birth announcements—the angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah promising a son who will prepare the way, then to Mary announcing she will bear the Son of the Most High. El...
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