A Word from Bob: Crowdsourcing
This is a first draft, rough draft, “straw man” statement on biblical counseling and science and neuroscience research. I am seeking feedback—“crowdsourcing.”
What do you think? Feedback? Pushback? Additions? Subtractions? Edits? Changes?
Science as a Catalyst for Studying Scripture
David Powison and Jay Adams often addressed how scientific research, neuroscience research, and descriptive psychology research were a catalyst. That is, research findings motivated biblical counselors to return to Scripture to more robustly study issues raised by research. For example, studies on trauma’s possible impact on the body/brain could motivate biblical counselors toward a more in-depth examination of the Scripture’s teaching on the embodied-soul. I agree with Powlison and Adams.
Scripture as a Catalyst for Studying Science
Additionally, Scripture ought to be our primary catalyst for studying science, neuroscience, and descriptive psychological research.
Here are two follow-up convictions:
Biblical Conviction #1: The Creation Mandate is a primary scriptural catalyst for studying science and neuroscience.
In Gospel-Centered Counseling, I defined the Creation Mandate as:
“The God-given, repeated command that image bearers subdue and rule the earth as God’s vice-regents, under-shepherds, and under-scientists. (Genesis 1:26-28; Job 12:1-12; Job 38:-42; Psalm 19:1-6; Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverbs 30:24-31; Romans 1:17-25).
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