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What Is Biblical Counseling
Paraphrased From Dr. John Babler's Counseling by the Book
- Ministering with Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 highlights the living power of God's Word, revealing its central role in Biblical counseling, where it serves as the inerrant tool for wisdom.
- Part of Local Church: Biblical counseling is grounded in the local church's community, as depicted in John 3:3-8. It encourages mutual support and growth among believers.
- Role of the Holy Spirit in Believers: According to John 14:26, the Holy Spirit indwells, empowers, and leads transformed believers. His presence and work are the primary driving force in the counseling process.
- Ministering the Word of God: Once again, focusing on Hebrews 4:12, counselors must always rely on the Bible to provide wisdom and insight, knowing that God's Word is sufficient and adequate.
- Evangelizing and Teaching: Based on Matthew 28:18-20, counseling is about evangelizing the lost and helping believers grow in their faith with the Gospel,
- Scripture's Sufficiency: Scriptures like 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 1:3-4 declare that God's Word has everything we need for all aspects of life. This sufficiency guides every counseling session.
- Confronting Sin: Romans 3:23 and 6:23 remind us that confronting sin through self-confrontation is essential. It's not about judgment but loving correction and guidance toward repentance.
- Lovingly Calling to Repentance: As 2 Timothy 2:24-26 instructs, the call to repentance is done with love and gentleness, always aiming for restoration.
- Patiently Walking Through Sin Issues: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourages counselors to walk purposefully and patiently with people as they wrestle with life-dominating sin, always pointing them to Christ.
- Involving Others in the Church: 1 Corinthians 12 emphasizes that the church's diverse gifts can play a part in counseling. The community's collective wisdom and support can be invaluable in assisting those in need.