The concept of being "reinforced" in a biblical context often relates to the strengthening or fortification of individuals, communities, or spiritual truths. While the term "reinforced" itself is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible, the idea is prevalent throughout Scripture, where God provides strength, support, and encouragement to His people.

Strengthening of Individuals

Throughout the Bible, God reinforces His chosen individuals, equipping them for the tasks He sets before them. For example, in the Old Testament, God strengthens Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. In Joshua 1:9 , God commands, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." This divine reinforcement is a recurring theme, as God empowers His servants to fulfill their divine missions.

Similarly, in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of being reinforced by God's power. In Philippians 4:13 , Paul declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse highlights the spiritual reinforcement believers receive through their relationship with Christ, enabling them to endure trials and accomplish God's purposes.

Fortification of Communities

The reinforcement of communities is also evident in Scripture. The early church, for instance, experienced reinforcement through the Holy Spirit and the mutual support of its members. Acts 2:42-47 describes how the early believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, resulting in a strengthened and growing community. This passage illustrates how spiritual reinforcement can lead to unity and growth within the body of Christ.

Reinforcement of Spiritual Truths

The Bible also emphasizes the reinforcement of spiritual truths through the teaching and preaching of God's Word. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , Paul writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." Here, Scripture serves as a reinforcement tool, equipping believers with the knowledge and wisdom needed to live godly lives.

Divine Reinforcement in Times of Trouble

In times of trouble, God's reinforcement is a source of comfort and strength. Psalm 46:1 states, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." This assurance of divine reinforcement provides believers with the confidence to face adversity, knowing that God is their protector and sustainer.

Conclusion

The biblical theme of reinforcement underscores the importance of divine strength and support in the lives of believers. Whether through the empowerment of individuals, the fortification of communities, or the reinforcement of spiritual truths, God's presence and power are essential for overcoming challenges and fulfilling His purposes.

Organized Beneficence.
... colonial period were hardly a half-dozen. Up to 1810, these had been reinforced
by as many more. By far the greater number of them ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter xv organized beneficence.htm

Chatter xviii. The Great Immigration.
... population at this time. It was effected by attractions in front of the emigrant,
reinforced by impulses from behind. The conclusion of ...
/.../a history of american christianity/chatter xviii the great immigration.htm

Some Notes on Tauler's Life
... The latter's criticisms are however ably reinforced in the article on Tauler by
Von Loe, also a Dominican, in the eleventh volume (1899) of the new edition of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/ii some notes on taulers.htm

Integrity and State of the Text.
... The principal MSS. available are A, B, Q, G (vv.2-4 only), and D from v.21 to 41,
which has recently reinforced our somewhat scanty uncial authorities. ...
/.../daubney/the three additions to daniel a study/integrity and state of the 3.htm

The Armies Thus Approaching Each Other, Seemed on the Eve of a ...
... He looked for the voluntary surrender of the armies of Licinius; and, thus reinforced,
he meant forthwith to have attacked Constantine. Footnotes: ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xlvi the armies thus.htm

To Sister Daniella of Orvieto
... Francis knew before her, the suffering of that inward conflict, when the Voice of
God summons one way, and the voices of men, reinforced by that instinct of ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to sister daniella of orvieto 2.htm

The Stupidity of Godlessness
... do, on 'things seen and temporal,' there is none left for the unseen realities and
the God who is 'eternal, invisible.' It is often reinforced by theoretical ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the stupidity of godlessness.htm

Sober Thinking
... The grace given by faith works in the line of its possessor's natural faculties;
but these are supernaturally reinforced and strengthened while, at the same ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/sober thinking.htm

'Stout Words,' and their Confutation
... So many of them, even of those who had served God, began to let doubts darken their
trust, and to listen to the whispers of their own hearts, reinforced by the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/stout words and their confutation.htm

Mordecai and Esther
... We are stimulated to action not only because we hold certain great principles, but
because they are reinforced by certain subordinate considerations. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/mordecai and esther.htm

Reinforced (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reinforced (2 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 24:13 So
the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward ...
/r/reinforced.htm - 7k

Philippi (8 Occurrences)
... The site was therefore seized in 358 BC, the city was enlarged, strongly fortitled,
and renamed, the Thasian settlers either driven out or reinforced, and the ...
/p/philippi.htm - 36k

Reinforcements (1 Occurrence)

/r/reinforcements.htm - 6k

Reinforce (2 Occurrences)

/r/reinforce.htm - 7k

Reign (468 Occurrences)
... is to be looked upon as being constantly and resolutely bent on maintaining or
regaining its hold upon man, its power being exercised and reinforced by the ...
/r/reign.htm - 42k

Pontus (3 Occurrences)
... Settlers from Sinope, reinforced by others from Athens direct, pressed on and founded
Amisus, the modern Samsoun, always an important commercial city. ...
/p/pontus.htm - 16k

Stork (6 Occurrences)
... This may have been the beginning of the present laws protecting the bird, reinforced
by the steady growth of respect and love for its tender, gentle disposition ...
/s/stork.htm - 14k

Hellenism
... While the city preserved local autonomy, the state became monarchical; and the oriental
deification of the king reinforced by the Hellenic tendency to deify ...
/h/hellenism.htm - 26k

Hellenist
... While the city preserved local autonomy, the state became monarchical; and the oriental
deification of the king reinforced by the Hellenic tendency to deify ...
/h/hellenist.htm - 26k

Judaeus
... of his national faith. The logical symmetry of the Greek mind was reinforced
by Hebraic religious intuition. The consequence was ...
/j/judaeus.htm - 29k

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