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 [1]. 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 [2]: 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:

1. The Need for Inner Change
2. The Four-Step Biblical Process
3. The Change-Producing Character of the Scriptures
4. The Sufficiency of the Scriptures
5. The Human and Divine Roles in Change
6. The Importance of Teaching
7. Teaching God's Standards
8. Teaching Biblical Principles
9. Teaching in the Milieu
10. How to Teach
11. The Role of Conviction in Counseling
12. What is Conviction?
13. Conviction and Data Gathering
14. The Use of the Scriptures in Conviction
15. Supplementary Thoughts about Conviction
16. What Is Correction?
17. Correction and Repentance
18. Confession of Sin and Forgiveness
19. Forsaking Sin
20. Restoration
21. The Need for Disciplined Training in Righteousness
22. Righteousness: The Goal
23. But Is Righteousness Possible?
24. Biblical Training
25. Conclusion

• Title: How to Help People Change - paperback
• Item#: B51181
• ISBN: 0-310-51181-X
• Size: 203 pages
• Length: 8.44
• Width: 5.38
• Weight: 0.5
• Copyright: 1986