“Counseling by the Book” by authors Dr. John Babler and Nicolas Ellen. The authors of this text presents a compelling synopsis of counselling techniques that is viewed by individuals who set out to introduce the need for counseling on the bases of initially defining what Clinical Pastoral Education entails (CPE), how it originated and a brief description of its goal. The era of Change is highlighted referencing the early 1900’s as a time period of discovery whereby utilizing medicine and religion as a means of treating medical and spiritual disorders. As stated by the author this theory of thought existed for quite some time. During these infantile stages of discovery of how to successfully diagnose and treat psychological
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In essence these thoughts and philosophies can be viewed as flawed primarily because they are composite thoughts of man who is also flawed. So, the search for truth as viewed by man is in direct contradiction with the truth of God’s word which is not flawed and presents no fallacies in its presentation.
As the foundational work of “Biblical Counseling”, begins to take shape in Chapter 3, a realistic view of evangelism, and discipleship focused through the usage primarily of God’s word displays overwhelming results to those in dire need of hope and spiritual guidance. As the Holy Spirit teaches, it has a resounding impact upon all involved, the counselor as well as the counselee. The art of giving hope to grief stricken individuals and those who seek to make a connection once again with God utilizing the truth of His word, is crucial in their tireless fight against the division of man from God because of “sin”.
Sin in itself, requires to be acknowledge and accepted as a division between man and God, not to
disorders, …show more content…
In essence these thoughts and philosophies can be viewed as flawed primarily because they are composite thoughts of man who is also flawed. So, the search for truth as viewed by man is in direct contradiction with the truth of God’s word which is not flawed and presents no fallacies in its presentation.
As the foundational work of “Biblical Counseling”, begins to take shape in Chapter 3, a realistic view of evangelism, and discipleship focused through the usage primarily of God’s word displays overwhelming results to those in dire need of hope and spiritual guidance. As the Holy Spirit teaches, it has a resounding impact upon all involved, the counselor as well as the counselee. The art of giving hope to grief stricken individuals and those who seek to make a connection once again with God utilizing the truth of His word, is crucial in their tireless fight against the division of man from God because of “sin”.
Sin in itself, requires to be acknowledge and accepted as a division between man and God, not to