A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption

Written by Jay E. Adams

Narrated by Milton Bagby

Discover how to connect sound biblical doctrine to the practice of effective counseling. 

Theology professor and Competent to Counsel author Jay E. Adams firmly believes that the Bible itself provides all the principles needed for understanding and engaging in holistic counseling.

In order to bring the practice of counseling—whether by professional therapists or by the church—under biblical guidance, we first have to deepen our understanding of Scripture.

A Theology of Christian Counseling is the connection between solid theology (the study of God) and its practical application. Each of its sections are devoted to increasing our understanding of counseling's potential by looking at it through the lens of doctrines such as:

• Prayer (and the doctrine of God).
• Human Sin (and the doctrine of Man).
• Redemption (and the doctrine of Salvation).
• Forgiveness (and the doctrine of Sanctification).

 

Effective Christian counseling offers a foundation that no other counseling system can provide. No matter what the problem is, no matter how greatly sin has abounded, the Christian counselor's stance is struck by the far-more-abounding nature of the grace of Jesus Christ in redemption, which makes the biggest difference in counseling!

A Theology of Christian Counseling will help you gain insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs your approach to how you help people change.

Accompanying charts and diagrams are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Jan 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9780310918899

Jay E. Adams

Jay E. Adams (PhD, University of Missouri) is a former director of advanced studies and professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as a retired pastor. He has written over fifty books on pastoral ministry, preaching, counseling, Bible study, and Christian living. His books include Competent to Counsel, The Christian Counselor’s Manual, and Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible.

Reviews for A Theology of Christian Counseling

[Tan Oyebadejo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must read for every Christian Counselor. Jay Adams’s teaching is till reverberating today long after his departure.