Change is the essential goal of the counseling process. And, in the author's words, "Substantial change requires the alternation of the heart." How can a Christian counselor facilitate such change? The answer, of course, may be found in Scripture, specifically in 2 Timothy 3:14-17. This book applies biblical principles and demonstrates the way in which the Word of God functions as the basis for a scriptural counseling approach.
From the back cover:
"While touching on many aspects of counseling, this book...is specifically designed to elucidate the process of counseling. I have often mentioned and illustrated that process, but not in the focused and systemic way that the four-step biblical process is set forth here....This book presents a fresh perspective not only on how to counsel, but also on what measures to take at what stages of counseling." -Jay Adams
Change is the essential goal of the counseling process. And, in the author's words, "substantial change requires the alteration of the heart." How can a Christian counselor facilitate such change? The answer, or course, may be found in Scripture, specifically in 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
Jay Adams is a well-known counselor who bases his whole approach on Scripture. This book provides an unparalleled opportunity to see how he discovers and applies biblical principles as well as the way in which Scripture functions as the basis for his counseling approach. This book answers two questions: "How does a counselor help people change?" and, "How does Scripture provide the source of a counselor's method?"
How to Help People Change has much to say about the ongoing discussion of the relationship between theology and psychology in the enterprise of Christian counseling.
Jay Adams is a former director of advanced studies and professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary and a retired pastor. He has written over fifty books on pastoral ministry, preaching, counseling, Bible study, and Christian living, including Competent to Counsel, The Christian Counselor's Manual, The Christian Counselor's Casebook, and A Theology of Christian Counseling.
Table of Contents:
- The Need for Inner Change
- The Four-Step Biblical Process
- The Change-Producing Character of the Scriptures
- The Sufficiency of the Scriptures
- The Human and Divine Roles in Change
- The Importance of Teaching
- Teaching God's Standards
- Teaching Biblical Principles
- Teaching in the Milieu
- How to Teach
- The Role of Conviction in Counseling
- What is Conviction?
- Conviction and Data Gathering
- The Use of the Scriptures in Conviction
- Supplementary Thoughts about Conviction
- What Is Correction?
- Correction and Repentance
- Confession of Sin and Forgiveness
- Forsaking Sin
- Restoration
- The Need for Disciplined Training in Righteousness
- Righteousness: The Goal
- But Is Righteousness Possible?
- Biblical Training
- Conclusion
- Title: How to Help People Change
- Item#: B51181
- ISBN: 0-310-51181-X
- Size: 203 pages
- Length: 8.44
- Width: 5.38
- Weight: 0.5
- Copyright: 1986
