The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 22, Number 2, Winter 2004

by David Powlison

Publisher:

The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

, 2004

Overview

For nearly 30 years, the Journal of Biblical Counseling (previously the Journal of Pastoral Practice) of CCEF (the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation) has provided a forum for biblical counseling’s development and application. The journal’s mission is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling through articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy, and power to the issues faced by ministries of counseling and discipleship.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Compulsions are ‘repetitive behaviors or mental acts, the goal of which is to prevent or reduce anxiety or distress.’⁶ The person does not carry out these behaviors or thought processes to gain pleasure. Rather, they feel driven to perform the compulsion to reduce the distressing anxiety that accompanies an obsession.” (Page 17)

“As helpful as bodily symptom reduction is, the ultimate goal is a person who is forsaking the sinful inclinations of his/her heart, is embracing the transforming hope of the gospel, and who is growing in tangible ways to love God and others.” (Page 19)

“Third, as we take a closer look at the list, it’s obvious that those fifteen behaviors are grouped into four thematic categories: sexual immorality, false religious practice, interpersonal conflict, and wild partying. Behaviors come grouped into typical families.” (Page 52)

“Second, you reinterpret. Retell a person’s story from God’s point of view and gaze.” (Page 57)

“Our Father teaches us the common themes threading through all of life. Wisdom.” (Page 43)

Product Details

• Title: The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 22, Number 2, Winter 2004
• Author: David Powlison
• Series: The Journal of Biblical Counseling
• Publisher: The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
• Print Publication Date: 2004
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Counseling › Practice; Pastoral counseling › Practice; Pastoral theology
• Resource ID: LLS:JBC22_2
• Resource Type: Journal
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-16T17:44:24Z

About David Powlison

David Powlison, M.Div., Ph.D (1949-2019) was a popular speaker, writer, and faculty member of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation’s School of Biblical Counseling. He also taught Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary and edited the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Dr. Powlison has also written Seeing with New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture, a 2004 nominee for the coveted ECPA Gold Medallion Award. In addition, he has written Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare, and numerous articles on counseling.