How to help people change : the four-step Biblical process /
Adams, Jay Edward,
How to help people change : the four-step Biblical process / Jay E. Adams. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)1986. - xv, 203 pages ; 22 cm. - Jay Adams library .
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
This book answers not only the question "How does a counselor help people change?" but also "How does scripture operate as the source of a counselor's method?" It is a book that has much to say about the ongoing discussion of the relationship between theology and psychology in the enterprise of Christian counseling. - Back cover.
Pastoral counseling.
Counseling.
Christian life.
BV4012 / .H698 1986 BV4012
How to help people change : the four-step Biblical process / Jay E. Adams. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)1986. - xv, 203 pages ; 22 cm. - Jay Adams library .
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
This book answers not only the question "How does a counselor help people change?" but also "How does scripture operate as the source of a counselor's method?" It is a book that has much to say about the ongoing discussion of the relationship between theology and psychology in the enterprise of Christian counseling. - Back cover.
Pastoral counseling.
Counseling.
Christian life.
BV4012 / .H698 1986 BV4012