Introduction to Biblical Counseling
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Lecture 1. The New Biblical Counselor
Lecture 1. The New Biblical Counselor
Principles and Goals of Biblical Counseling
Principles and Goals of Biblical Counseling
The purpose of all ministry work, including Biblical counseling, is to introduce Christ to the individual(s) being helped. Ultimately, He is the remedy for ails us.
The purpose of all ministry work, including Biblical counseling, is to introduce Christ to the individual(s) being helped. Ultimately, He is the remedy for ails us.
A. Jesus is the Counselor of counselors.
A. Jesus is the Counselor of counselors.
34 And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.
B. The Care of Souls is the responsibility of the church of Christ.
B. The Care of Souls is the responsibility of the church of Christ.
24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,
14 Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
C. Therefore, the church must be fully equipped to care for souls with spiritual, emotional, and possibly physical health problems.
C. Therefore, the church must be fully equipped to care for souls with spiritual, emotional, and possibly physical health problems.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. 6 Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
Biblical Foundations: Key scriptures and theological principles that underpin biblical counseling
Biblical Foundations: Key scriptures and theological principles that underpin biblical counseling
A. Biblical counseling requires a counselor who knows the Bible.
A. Biblical counseling requires a counselor who knows the Bible.
2 Timothy 2:15
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
B. The biblical view of mental illness.
B. The biblical view of mental illness.
a. Organic health problems.
a. Organic health problems.
i. An example may be thyroid deficiencies.
i. An example may be thyroid deficiencies.
ii. Mental illness can be caused by physical illness—a chemical malfunction.
ii. Mental illness can be caused by physical illness—a chemical malfunction.
1. This explains schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some other extreme psychiatric illnesses.
1. This explains schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some other extreme psychiatric illnesses.
2. Abnormal psychiatric illness is not caused by demonic possession. It can be treated with medicine.
2. Abnormal psychiatric illness is not caused by demonic possession. It can be treated with medicine.
b. The Bible gives an explanation for non-organic based problems.
b. The Bible gives an explanation for non-organic based problems.
i. Apart from organic based difficulties, the “mentally ill” are individuals with unresolved personal problems.
i. Apart from organic based difficulties, the “mentally ill” are individuals with unresolved personal problems.
ii. The DSM V—TR includes too many unresolved personal problems as though they are mental illnesses.
ii. The DSM V—TR includes too many unresolved personal problems as though they are mental illnesses.
1. Anxiety is a learned behavior.
1. Anxiety is a learned behavior.
2. Depression is a condition that may be overcome with proper biblical therapy and the aid of Jesus Christ, Matthew 11:28—30
2. Depression is a condition that may be overcome with proper biblical therapy and the aid of Jesus Christ, Matthew 11:28—30
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
C. Colossians 3:16 admonishes all Christians. We usually address this verse to our worship practices. Contextually, it may refer to the reciprocal practice of teaching and admonishing one another. The other parts of the passage are the expedient to how to accomplish this command.
C. Colossians 3:16 admonishes all Christians. We usually address this verse to our worship practices. Contextually, it may refer to the reciprocal practice of teaching and admonishing one another. The other parts of the passage are the expedient to how to accomplish this command.
Biblical counseling is a teaching and admonishing practice.
Biblical counseling is a teaching and admonishing practice.
C. Feeling and Behavior
C. Feeling and Behavior
a. Genesis 4:3—7. Cain’s depression was a consequence to his rejection by God. Father God showed favoritism to Abel’s righteous offering.
a. Genesis 4:3—7. Cain’s depression was a consequence to his rejection by God. Father God showed favoritism to Abel’s righteous offering.
b. 1 Peter 3:16. Jay Adams adeptly writes, “A good conscience, according to Peter, depends upon good behavior. Good lives come from good deeds; good consciences come from good behavior. Conscience, which is man’s ability to evaluate his own actions, activates unpleasant visceral and other bodily warning devices when he sins.” (Adams, 1970)
b. 1 Peter 3:16. Jay Adams adeptly writes, “A good conscience, according to Peter, depends upon good behavior. Good lives come from good deeds; good consciences come from good behavior. Conscience, which is man’s ability to evaluate his own actions, activates unpleasant visceral and other bodily warning devices when he sins.” (Adams, 1970)
c. Acts 3:19. When an individual repents, they correct their behavior, God brings refreshment to their soul. Thereby bringing peace to their mental wellbeing.
c. Acts 3:19. When an individual repents, they correct their behavior, God brings refreshment to their soul. Thereby bringing peace to their mental wellbeing.
