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.
Critique of Two Theories: Nouthetic Counseling Vs. Misbelief Therapy Sandra Hanford Liberty University Summary Dr. Adams (1986) opens his book, How To Help People Change, by stating that all counselors agree on “the aim of counseling is to change people” (p. xi). The main difference is the question is what the people are supposed to change into. Each theorist has a different answer to that question. Coming from the perspective of a Christian, Dr. Adams (1986) suggests that the central issue of change centers on the process of changing the human heart. 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.
He believes that people need to be taught the word “of God”, conviction can take place so the counselee can repent of his sins, be set free, and change will take place. With the theory that Adams developed God’s word is the only way to receive the truth of God, psychology is an outside source and has nothing to offer when trying to help a person to change based on truth. According to Adams changing people or sinners from the inside out is not done by education alone, but by prayer, reproof, and encouragement (p. 65). Scripture is the way to obtain quick results where true
Christian views are founded on having the power to overcome the environment and one’s life according to the Apostle Paul (Rom 12:21, Rom 3:21, Acts 14:19-21) (Yount 2010). Behavior learning Theory focuses on using behavioral techniques with students with academics and social skills to support educational processes and meet goals. The learner starts with a clean slate and behavior is shaped through positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement. Both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement increase the probability that the behavior will happen again. In contrast, punishment, positive and negative, decreases the likelihood that the behavior will happen again.
Counselors advocate change at all levels to improve the quality of life for individuals or groups, while eliminating obstacles that make it difficult to receive proper services. Christian counselors promote the same quality as secular counselors but incorporate the messages of Jesus Christ. Three specific areas competence, conflict of Interest and termination are valuable in the counseling profession. Understanding these areas in the code of ethics of counseling is an important responsibility in order to be a professional and suitable counselor. Can Your Code of Ethics Be Wrong?
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.
Compare and Contrast Paper Terina Jackson Liberty University The book of Proverbs 11:14 states “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety,” (English Standard Version). For counseling students, this scripture is a good reminder of the need for sound, biblical counseling in the world today. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the commonalities and differences of Christian counseling and counseling with a secular, humanistic approach. In the book, Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors, Lawrence J Crabb, Jr. (1977), explains in detail what is required to be an effective Christian counselor. Crabb states the goal of Christian counseling is to promote maturity among Christians (Crabb, 1977, p 22-23).
Brooks’ easy to read and understand discussion of the importance of naming good news in the sermon is immensely helpful. According to Brooks, good news preaching is intentional. This intentionality is through the interpretative reading of the text and moves through homiletical exegesis. In a practical manner, Brooks provides the method that will enable preachers to offer the gospel (good news) in every sermon. I found the practical sections of this book to be extremely helpful.
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.
I will also make reference to how a child perceives God to be and whether the concept of spirituality changes, develops and if they can be supported by educational practices. The theories will be critiqued to determine its contribution and limitations and whether they can help a child in developing their acknowledgment of God and spirituality. Faith is a controversial phrase which some may suggest is difficult to define Astley (2000). It is stated by fowler, a faith developmental theologian that faith is ‘a persons or group’s way of moving into the force field of life’ and ‘against a background of shared meaning and purposes’ Fowler (1981, p.4). This implies that faith plays an important role in how one sees and perceives the world to be.