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Mar 29, 2022 · Biblical counselors, as opposed to psychotherapists and some Christian counselors, see the Bible alone as the source of a comprehensive and detailed approach to counseling (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:4). Biblical counseling is committed to letting God speak for Himself through His Word.
the concept of the psychological contract is the inappropriate use of a legal metaphor; she asserts that it is a construct not a metaphor; that it has clear boundaries; and that there are strong justifications for studying it but they explicitly exclude those I suggest.
Part One, “Historical Retrospect on the Bible and Psychology,” documents the development of psychological biblical criticism as an emerging discipline within biblical studies since the 1960's.
- Wayne G. Rollins
- 1997
- We Use Modern Medicine; Why Not Use Modern Psychology?
- What About Taking Medication For Psychological Problems?
- Are You saying, Then, That Counseling Is Wrong Or Not needed?
The answer is, the Bible doesn’t claim to be sufficient for dealing with medical problems; it does claim to be sufficient for dealing with problems of the soul (psyche, in Greek). How can we determine which psychological “truths” are true? If we answer, “Whatever works,” we’re on thin ice, since many false religious and spiritual techniques produce...
We are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Ps. 139:14). God designed our brains to function through chemical reactions which are only minutely understood by modern psychiatry. There probably is an overlap between the physiology of brain function and the realm of the soul or personhood. There are some situations where medication can even out a person’...
Not at all! I’m only saying that much of the counseling that has flooded into American Christianity through psychology is contrary to God’s Word of Truth. The Bible is clear that we often need the wise counsel of others, especially those who are mature in the faith (Rom. 15:14; Gal. 6:1; Prov. 24:6). We dare not be independent Christians, living ap...
Dec 22, 2021 · A change in thinking to agreement with God’s truth (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5) is the key to positive mental, emotional, and psychological change. “All truth is God’s truth” is an accurate statement. I do not deny that modern psychology has discovered many things about humanity that are true.
Jan 14, 2024 · If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: The Bible provides significant insights into human nature and psychology, though it is not a textbook on psychology. Key themes include human fallenness, motivation, the power of renewal, wise living, and reliance on God.
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It can be tempting for some to treat the word “psychology” like the word “unicorn” —a word that everyone understands, but also knows doesn’t really exist. People, relationships, emotions, maturational development, aptitude, intelligence, and group dynamics are real things.
