Methods of Biblical Counseling Mid-Term

The process of spiritual growth is really about three things

1. Who you love

2. Who you follow

   1. Who you serve

The purpose of man’s existence is to what?

glorify God

Definition of biblical counseling

discerning thinking and behavior God wants to change

At its heart, the goal of biblical counseling is . . .

discipleship

Theological Pyramid (base to top)

Canon

Hermeneutics

Exegesis

Biblical Theology

Systematic Theology

Practical Theology

What is the first element of biblical counseling?

Involvement

Involvement is developed through ____ and _____ for the counselee

compassion, respect

Involvement is established through ___ and ___

genuineness, honesty

Involvement is promoted through the ___ of the ___ in the life of the counselor

fruit

Spirit

Involvement is promoted through effective ___ communication

verbal

Involvement is fostered by good ___

listening

What is the second key element of biblical counseling?

Inspiration

Four reasons we need hope

1. Prevents being overcome by sorrow

2. Enables us to rejoice in tribulation

3. Produces steadfastness

4. Bring joy and gladness

What happens when we don’t have hope?

We are weak and feel isolated

What happens when we don’t have hop?

We lack endurance and ____

What happens when we don’t have hope?

We become fainthearted and cast down

Ways to give biblical hope: Point people to the ____ of God

Promises

Ways to give biblical hope: Give appropriate ___ of God’s work

testimonies

Ways to give biblical hope: Label ___ as ___

sin, sin

Ways to give biblical hope: Minister the word with ___, mercy and confidence in God

___

Ways to give biblical hope: Tell them approximately how long you expect to ___

counsel

What is the third element of biblical counseling?

Investigation

What does PDI stand for?

Personal Data Inventory

5 questions from the Basic Information Sheet

1. What is the main problem that brings you here?

2. What have you done about it?

3. What do you want us to do (what are your expectations)

4. What brings you here at this time? (what happened to make you want to come to counseling?)

5. Is there any other information I should know?

Thorough questions lead to ___ ___, which leads to ___ ___, which leads to wise choices of ___, which leads to assigning ___ ___, which leads to ___ ___

good data, clear analysis, Scripture, effective homework, lasting change

What are questions that ask about the specific problem area?

Intensive Questions

Questions should be thoughtful, intentional, and ___

gracious

Questions should be ___

relevant

Questions should be aimed at producing specific ___

facts

Questions should generally be ___

open-ended