The Holy Spirit is important in causing the change and the Word of God is the source of helping the client to become Christ -like. According to Adams (1986), this change must be toward God and must be “from the heart outward” (p. 7). If not, then the change is just superficial and it will eventually lead the client further astray. The very backbone of his counseling is 2 Timothy 3:16, which states: ," But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work"(NIV, 2010).
The difference may seem insignificant at first. Nevertheless, our obsession with the Scripture's applicability reflects a fundamen- tal weakness. We have adopted practicality as the ultimate judge of the worth of God's Word. We bury ourselves in passages that overtly relate to daily living, and ignore those that don't. Early in my ministry, I made a conscious commitment to biblical preaching.
A Disciple-Making Message LaVona Lewis DSMN 500 Dr. Rodney Anderson, Instructor 4/10/12 Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………… pg 2 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………. pg 3 Concerns Critical to the Inquiry…………………………………………………………….. pg 4 Addressing Preliminary Concepts……………………………………………………………pg 4 Content……………………………………………………………………………………….pg 5 Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………...pg 5 Co-Curricular Activities and Guidelines...…………………………………………………..pg 5,6 The Message………………………………………………………………………………...pg 6 Teaching Methods and Learning Activities…………………………………………………pg 7 Sources Where Message is Extracted……………………………………………………….pg 7 Forms of Delivery…………………………………………………………………………...pg 8 3-Legged Stool………………………………………………………………………………pg 8 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………...pg 9 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………... pg 10 Introduction Dietrich Bonhoeffer is quoted as saying, “Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” It is imperative that we as Christian leaders prepare those who are in our congregation to become disciples for our Lord. Fulfilling the mandate given in Ephesians 4:12 which states, “to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” But what is a “Disciple” and how do we go about “preparing” one? A disciple, (mathētēs), according to Dr. Mitchell, a disciple must be one who demonstrates self-denial, renunciation and leaving all, steadfastness, fruitfulness, and love. (Mitchell, Kindle location 364).
In detail we will discuss the relationship between inspiration and inerrancy. And then, before concluding this paper we will discuss how the answers to these questions provide structure to how we as Christians should live our lives. To a Christian who has accepted God as their personal Lord and Savior the Bible has authority. The same should not be said for someone who hasn’t made that confession. As a Christian we have accepted that the Bible contains the true Word of God written by apostles who received divine inspiration to guide the recorded works.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life A Reading Report author: Donald S. Whitney A paper submitted to Dr. Jon Bishop In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the course pled 520 Liberty Baptist Theological seminary By LEISHA EDWARS PITTSBURGH, PA SUNDAY, June 9, 2013 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 SUMMARY 3 EVALUATION AND CRITIQUE 6 PERSONAL APPLICATION 7 CONCLUSION 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY 9 INTRODUCTION Donald S. Whitney conveys in his book “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life”, ten spiritual disciplines that are designed to promote spiritual growth in Christian life. 1 Timothy 4:7 tells us to “discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness (NASB). Besides, this verse is the premise for why Whitney wrote his book. Furthermore, Whitney argues that Christians are instructed by God to imitate Christ for the commitment to godliness. He also explains to the reader that upon the second coming of Jesus Christ, God will award “Christlikeness” to His children.
The three task that Paul charges Titus with completing are to appoint leaders, teach godly living within the followers of Christ, and to promote right conduct in society. Paul also encourages Titus himself to be an example to the people as a model of good works and in his teachings to show integrity and seriousness, also sharing the truth, so that false teachers could not criticize him. Appoint Leaders The first thing that Paul reminds Titus to do in 1.5 is to appoint leaders in fulfillment of the instructions that Paul had given earlier. In 1.6-1.9 Paul provides instruction on what the character and responsibility of those leaders should be. Paul mentions in both 1.6 and 1.7 that the elders must be people who live blameless lives and also states in 1.7 that they must be humble.
Adams believes that once the patient is corrected, they then need to be discipled and trained in righteousness. These are Adam’s four stages of counseling (Adams, 1986). Adams basis his entire approach to counseling on the scripture 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 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.” Adams states that the only way man can truly change is to have his heart changed through God’s Holy Spirit. Adams believes that man can make adjustments to his exterior, but he is unable to make any changes to his interior (heart, mind, emotions) (Adams, 1986).
The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling: What to do and say when it matters most! Liberty University Summary In Wright (2011) book titles “The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma” he provides knowledgeable information that would be and asset for Christian Counselors or lay person. Wright (2011) begins his book by discussing the life of Jesus, and how he was and still is a model in which all Christian counselors should all strive to be like. As Christian counselors we are to lead by example and should always do our best to assure that we are helping and not hurting those who face a crisis. His biblical perspective ensures that those who are in crisis will overcome their situation by putting more emphasis on
Apologetics I Peter 3:15 Our Goal: Apologetics • Understanding the fundamental Christian doctrines of our Faith • Understanding the various “worldviews” prevalent in our culture • Evangelism and witnessing • Know God and experience the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe (Eph 1:17-23) Why Apologetics? “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” I Peter 3:15 Apologetics: A step by step process • Sanctification: (To be Holy / set apart) “That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.” (Rom15:16) • Study: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (II Tim2:15) Apologetics: A step by step process • Witness “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Mathew 28:19-20) • Service “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27) 4 Realities of Life • Origin • Meaning • Morality • Destiny Case Study: Acts 17 • Paul’s powerful defense against the Stoics & the Epicureans at Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) • It begins with the Gospel message of “Jesus and ends with assured Hope through the Resurrection” (v18) Mars Hill (Athens, Greece) Mars Hill (Athens, Greece) Case Study: Acts 17 Stoics: • Greek philosophy that believed all life
Through his commitment to save mankind and by living a life that reflected Jesus Christ; he shows others how to live like him. He believes in his mission so strongly that he willingly gives up his freedom and his life like Jesus Christ did. In the book, he discovers in himself a commitment to save mankind (Owens 40). He tells Tom Joad: “I figgered about the Holy Sperit and the Jesus road. I figgered, ‘Why do we got to hang it on God or Jesus?