A Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay E. Adams

A Theology of Christian Counseling

by Jay E. Adams

A Theology of Christian Counseling connects biblical doctrine with practical living. Salvation, that central concern of Protestant theology, is often too narrowly defined. It is thought of as "being saved from the consequences of sin." But God is doing much more. He is making something new out of the old sinful nature. He is, in Christ, making new creatures. "No counseling system that is based on some other foundation can begin to offer what Christian counseling offers. . . . 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. What a difference this makes in counseling!" In this book the reader will gain an insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs a biblical approach to counseling. And the connection between solid theology and practical application will become compelling. This book is one-of-a-kind.

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I really enjoyed the subject matter of this book and found it very enlightening. What annoyed me the most was the fact that Adams kept inserting random phrases into his writing. Although most of the stuff he inserted was true, it was not necessary to the book and made it harder to read.

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