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Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors. Other contributors include: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson.
Series: MacArthur Pastor's Library
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 6TH PRINTING edition (August 21, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1418500054
ISBN-13: 978-1418500054
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 1 x 9.6 inches
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The purpose of this book is to expose and refute the prevalent influence of humanistic, worldly philosophies (originating from modern psychology schools of thought) on the thinking of Christians, and specifically counselors, today. Its purpose is to reiterate the complete sufficiency of Scripture to meet every human spiritual need and address every human problem. "The Bible PLUS" anything is not true Biblical counseling. The purpose of this text is also to familiarize pastors and laymen with the principles and methods of Biblical counseling that they might apply them both formally and informally in the local body of believers. The purpose of this book is to reaffirm the necessity of the Biblical counselor's commitment to the Person and sovereignty of God.One of the greatest strengths of this book is that it is a compilation from multiple authors. Eight credible men writing from various viewpoints on Biblical counseling topics uniformly support the purposes of the book as articulated above. I found three chapters to be outstanding: Chapter 4, "The Godward Focus of Biblical Counseling," by Douglas Bookman, Chapter 7, "Spiritual Discipline and the Biblical Counselor," by Robert Smith, and Chapter 9, "Instilling Hope in the Counselee," by Wayne A. Mack.There are many things with which I agree in this book. Personally, I found much food for thought in the Psalm 19 paradigm on pages 41-46 (John Street) and 205-210 (John MacArthur). Also, I greatly appreciated the enlightening discussion of a dichotomous vs. trichotomous view of man, something that I've wrestled with in my own mind for several years. (pp.
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