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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.
Sep 14, 2024 · While biblical counseling tends to rely more heavily on scripture and may view psychological issues primarily through a spiritual lens, biblical psychology seeks to integrate biblical wisdom with psychological research and clinical practice.
Dec 22, 2021 · In most cases, people need the spiritual transformation that occurs through faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) and the power of the indwelling Spirit (John 14:16-18; Romans 8:11; 2 Peter 1:3), followed by discipleship, not psychotherapy.
- Psychology Defined
- Man, The Soul Creature
- Responsibility to The Creator
- Evolutionary Presuppositions
- Human Conduct
- A Summary
- Conclusion
Psychology may be defined in two very different ways — depending upon whether or not one is approaching the topic from the biblical vantage point, or from the humanistic viewpoint. The humanist, i.e., one who considers man to be the measure of all things, with no need for belief in a supreme Being, suggests that psychology is “the study of human an...
In the balance of this article we propose to highlight several glaring contrasts between biblical psychology and the psychology — falsely-called — that so dominates our modern culture. There is a vast, unbridgeable chasm that exists between valid psychology and that which proceeds from a humanistic ideology. Let us probe some of the various questio...
One of the underlying tenants of modern psychology is a skepticism about the existence of a supreme Being to whom man ultimately is accountable. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), known as the founder of psychoanalysis, was a tremendously significant figure in the field of psychology. His influence permeated the educational field in many ways. Freud was an...
As we mentioned earlier, modern psychology is generally defined as the study of “human and animal behavior.” This very definition should be a “red flag” signal that we are talking about a school of thought that is grounded in evolutionary dogma. Dr. Paul W. Leithart has written: “All traditional psychiatry rests on two errors: 1) The acceptance of ...
Psychological theory plays a significant role in either: 1. explaining man’s conduct, or, 2. in recommending human activity. And herein lies one of the dangers. Reflect for a moment on these two points. First, for example, Sigmund Freud, and those who were influenced by him, argued that the “sex drive” is the primary force of all emotional life. Th...
As we conclude this brief survey of humanistic psychology, surely it has become evident to every reader who regards the Bible as a divine revelation, that there is a vast difference between modern, humanistic “psychology,” and the wholesome mental health principles that abound in the Bible. Think about some of the vivid contrasts. 1. Humanistic psy...
The fact of the matter is this: the reputation of humanistic psychology/psychiatry these days is somewhere between that of the alchemist and the snake-oil salesman. Sometime back, TIME magazine carried a major article titled: “Psychiatry’s Depression.” Dr. E.F. Torrey, a psychiatrist, has written a book dubbed: The Death of Psychiatry. Thomas Szasz...
Mar 4, 2023 · In this article, we will explore the role of psychology in the Bible and how its teachings can help us better understand ourselves and others. The Bible contains many stories that illustrate important psychological principles.
Oct 26, 2020 · But God does not always reveal both. Biblical truths are authoritative in ways that psychological concepts can never be. By believing that Scripture speaks to the heart of people’s trouble, we know that God has much to say about people’s problems, including their psychological disorders.
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Aug 20, 2024 · Many of the core principles of Christianity converge with research in social psychology. Source: Pomah Cabyehko / Unsplash. Many of us try to balance two key sides of ourselves: a spiritual side...
