The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 26, Number 3, 2012

by David Powlison

Publisher:

The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

, 2012

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

“Forgiveness is a decision and a promise to release a person by canceling the real debt the person has with you.” (Volume 26, Number 3, Page 47)

“Because forgiveness is central to our Christian life. Forgiveness is the heart of the gospel.” (Volume 26, Number 3, Page 46)

“He was not about to forgive her without a guarantee and consistent evidence of her trustworthiness. Self-protection was more important than forgiveness, and he had no qualms about it.” (Volume 26, Number 3, Page 46)

“It is also important to realize in this adultery example that trust will only come in time. That means that forgiveness can be extended before trust is rebuilt. Since we base our forgiveness on God’s forgiveness, we can biblically root this in the understanding that God does not trust us before he forgives us.” (Volume 26, Number 3, Page 50)

“‘Is there anything that your spouse has done that is unforgiveable?’ Stunned, she was immobilized by this question. As the rancor and self-righteousness drained from her heart, she humbly answered ‘No.’ God used this one question to turn her away from divorce and toward reconciliation with her husband.” (Volume 26, Number 3, Page 46)

Product Details

• Title: The Journal of Biblical Counseling: Volume 26, Number 3, 2012
• Author: David Powlison
• Edition: 3
• Series: The Journal of Biblical Counseling
• Volume: 26
• Publisher: The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Counseling › Practice; Pastoral counseling › Practice; Pastoral theology
• ISBN: 10632166
• Resource ID: LLS:JBC26_3
• Resource Type: Journal
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:48:27Z

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.