Counseling : how to counsel biblically /
John F. MacArthur, Jr., Wayne A. Mack, and the Master's College faculty.
- Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, Inc., �2005.
- xiv, 300 pages ; 25 cm.
- The John MacAthur pastor's library. .
- MacArthur, John, 1939- John MacArthur pastor's library. .
Adaptation of Introduction to Biblical Counseling.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-295) and index.
Rediscovering biblical counseling / John MacArthur, Jr. -- Biblical counseling in recent times / David Powlison -- Why biblical counseling and not psychology? / John Street -- The Godward focus of biblical counseling / Douglas Bookman -- Counseling and the sinfulness of humanity / John MacArthur, Jr. -- The work of the Spirit and biblical counseling / John MacArthur, Jr. -- Spiritual discipline and the biblical counselor / Robert Smith -- Developing a helping relationship with counselees ; Instilling hope in the counselee ; Taking counselee inventory : collecting data ; Interpreting counselee data ; Providing instruction through biblical counseling ; Biblical counseling and inducement ; Implementing biblical instruction / Wayne A. Mack -- Preaching and biblical counseling ; Spirit-giftedness and biblical counseling / John MacArthur, Jr. -- Biblical counseling and the local church / William W. Goode -- Resources for biblical counseling / Dennis M. Swanson and Wayne A. Mack -- Frequently asked questions about biblical counseling / John MacArthur, Jr. and Wayne A. Mack, editors.
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. This groundbreaking book presents a system of biblical truth that brings together people, their problems, and the living God. It is founded on three convictions: That God's Word should be the counseling authority of Christians helping people with broken lives; That counseling is a part of the essential ministry of the local church; That God's people can and should be trained to counsel effectively. Dr. John MacArthur has teamed with Dr. Wayne Mack and their collegues to produce a book for all God's people -- pastors, elders, and lay people. - Publisher.