What Makes Counseling “Biblical”? Episode 1.2
Big Idea: Biblical counseling is rooted in Scripture, centered on Christ, and aimed at transformation and not just relief.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Not every form of Christian counseling is actually biblical. In this episode, we dig into what sets genuinely biblical counsel apart: the sufficiency of Scripture, the difference between quoting a verse and applying the Word to a life, and the danger of grafting secular frameworks onto a Christian surface. By the end, you’ll know what to look for and what to watch out for.
KEY SCRIPTURES
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17 — “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…”
- Psalm 19:7–11 — “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul…”
- Hebrews 4:12 — “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword…”
- Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
NOTABLE QUOTES
“The Scripture is the only external means of making us wise unto salvation.”
— John Owen
“Take heed to yourselves, lest you be void of that saving grace of God which you offer to others.”
— Richard Baxter
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- Have you ever received counsel that felt Christian on the surface but left you unchanged at a deeper level? What was missing?
- What’s the difference between someone sharing a Bible verse with you and someone applying the Word to your life?
- Does the counsel you seek, or give, aim at your transformation or just your comfort?
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