Introduction to Biblical Counseling: A Basic Guide to the Principles and Practice of Counseling

by Master’s College; John F. MacArthur; Wayne A. Mack

Publisher:

Word

, 1994

Overview

In recent years, many in the church have disdained the Bible as the guidebook for living, and instead sought the help of psychologists and secular methods for explaining the difficulties of life. Yet when believers need help in dealing with their sin, to whom can they turn? An Introduction to Biblical Counseling is the perfect manual for instructing the willing servant how to counsel from God's Word. This basic guide to the principles and practices of counseling will reinforce your confidence in the sufficiency, superiority, and practicality of Scripture for dealing with all the issues of life.

Contents

Top Highlights

“They are realizing what they have actually always believed: that Scripture is superior to human wisdom (1 Cor. 3:19); that the Word of God is a more effective discerner of the human heart than any earthly means (Heb. 4:12); that the Spirit of God is the only effective agent of recovery and regeneration (Eph. 5:18–19); and that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ Himself (Col. 2:3).” (Pages 4–5)

“The point is, counselors cannot allow themselves to become exclusively problem-oriented. Rather, they need to be person-oriented, then the treatment of problems that flows from that emphasis will be set in the proper context.” (Page 174)

“As far as the English Puritans were concerned, every conceivable psychological need could be met and every imaginable psychological problem could be solved through a direct application of biblical truth.” (Page 25)

“‘We who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves’ (Rom. 15:1).” (Pages 1–3)

“The Puritans did not battle demons but themselves, and, consequently, gained a degree of mastery over themselves, producing godliness of life.” (Page 38)

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Biblical Counseling: Basic Guide to the Principles and Practice of Counseling
• Authors: Master’s College, John F. MacArthur, Wayne A. Mack
• Edition: Electronic ed.
• Publisher: Word
• Print Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Pastoral counseling; Discipling (Christianity); Pastoral psychology › Controversial literature
• ISBNs: 9781418505165, 1418505161
• Resource ID: LLS:50.0.4
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:28:03Z