Dr. Anderson displays a strong foundation of counseling through truth and having a relationship with Christ. Other web based articles were used to support the theory of Anderson’s book. Although the web based articles other different avenues of Christian counseling all of the sources used share a common root, how to show others how to overcome their problems to become healthy well adjusted individuals by using biblical concepts. Christian Counseling to the Spiritually Oppressed Discipleship is receiving instruction from a religious leader and being a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher. Discipleship in today’s world can be in the form of a Christian counseling.
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).
Second, conduct a comprehensive recollection and healing of the past events that led to the present problem (s). Third, emphasize the spiritual dimension of life while paying little attention to rational approach to life. Fourth, attribute the cause of feelings on the problem to personal thoughts and initiate behavioral changes to the teachings of the Holy Spirit, which include prayers and total dependences on God for solutions. Other major components of CBT are focused on factors related to religion, families, culture and society ensuring that methods used are based on the truth of Scriptures, and they lead to holiness and application of result-based methods of research prior to articulating importance of CBT. Christian CBT is mainly based on clear integration, which involves direct use off divine resources.
Analytical Review of the Book of James The book of James has been called the practical book of the New Testament by many. This review will cover the purpose of the book, why it was included in the Bible, what would be missing if not included, and how it applies or is relevant to today. The purpose of the book of James is to foster practical Christian living. The church people in James’ day were beginning to have undermining attitudes and practices. James speaks against these in his teaching.
Christian Education is a part of God’s purpose to put everything in Creation under the feet of Christ; it serves as part of His purpose to subdue people from all nations to the glory of God. I also think a Christian Education is a better education, because it feed the soul as well as the mind. It addresses the whole human being; it involves the body, sprit and the mind. One important goal of Christian Education is to teach the student to reason biblically. If each adult person or the parents of younger student took it upon themselves to be more Christ-like and build their foundation of education to glorify God, they would choose the Christian Education over the Public Education, which is controlled by the state.
The personal theory of the counselor is that the integration of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Christian beliefs will lead not only to psychological healing and change but, also to spiritual healing. Keywords: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Christian, biblical, values, beliefs Spiritual/Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is based on the belief that happiness is what all people strive for. Our happiness is diverted only because of our view of the unhappy events we incur. It is our core beliefs that determine how our emotions and thoughts perceive events in our life. This belief-focused therapy combined with guidance through scripture is an approach to change and healing of irrational beliefs.
A Critique of Crabb and Hawkins Effective Biblical Counseling by Dr. Larry Crabb and Model for the Counseling Process by Dr. Ron Hawkins Sheila Borrero Liberty University This paper will compare and contrast the theories of Dr. Larry Crabb’s Effective Biblical Counseling and Dr. Ron Howard’s Model for Guiding the Counseling Process, by highlighting the similarities and differences. The paper will include a summary of the theories, and evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses, along with my personal reflection and application. It is important to remember that the way people approach problems significantly differs, as do the approaches therapists use to aid their clients through the growth and healing process. Summary of Theories Dr. Larry Crabb provides four different approaches that are used by Christians when integrating psychology and theology. The approaches are named: “Separate but Equal”, “Tossed Salad”, “Nothing Buttery”, and “Spoiling the Egyptians”.
The Theory Critiques of Adams and Backus Michael Plont Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary The Theory Critiques of Adams and Backus THE CONCISE SUMMARY OF CONTENT Identify Four Steps Adams believes that four steps must be implemented, in order, if there is to be any hope that the client will change. They are as follows; teaching, conviction, correction, and disciplined training in righteousness. He feels that the client must be first taught the gospel, and then become convicted of their sin to the point of repentance. Adams then states the counselor must correct the counselee by standing on the Word of God. Adams believes that once the patient is corrected, they then need to be discipled and trained in righteousness.
Backus and Chapian (2000) discuss how the fruit of a person stems from what they believe, so if a person believes an error the actions and behavior will be based off what he believe. According to Backus misbelief is the self-talk, the stinking thinking that people have. The thoughts that people tend to dwell on and relive constantly in their mind is misbelief the concept of self-talk. Dr. Adams approach to counseling is founded on the word “of God”. Adams references scripture throughout the process of his theory but he specifically references 2 Timothy 3:14-17 pertaining to change.
The Development of a Godly Character c. Vision d. Passion e. How we cooperate with God to fulfill his leadership plans for our live Conclusion My Theology of leadership The Christian Leader: According to Henry Blackaby, to prospective Christian leaders: “If you are a man of little integrity or questionable character, do not expect God to reveal much of himself to you or to use you significantly for his kingdom.” I believe that Leadership in healthy growing churches requires deep spiritual commitment. The first priority of a Christian leader is a close personal relationship with God. Leaders must protect their own spiritual walk with God, which is the foundation of their leadership (Acts 4:1-3). A Christian Leader can help others by sharing something of their own spiritual walk by being actively involved in pastoral ministry and personal evangelism and by setting an example in giving. Personal qualities for leadership are deeply embodied in the New Testament, e.g,( 1Timothy 3).