Recently, I’ve been asked some questions about the differences between biblical counseling and traditional talk therapy. Both biblical counselors and therapists have caring and thoughtful conversations seeking to give insight into why people respond the way they do. And both methods want to help people understand how they could respond in healthier ways.
So what’s the difference?
Many Christians who practice traditional talk therapy allude to the fact they do “biblically-based counseling”, but unfortunately this can be misleading and frustrating for those seeking truly biblical counseling.
3 Distinctives of Truly Biblical Counseling
The Gospel is the good news that changes everything. Biblical Counselors agree with A.W. Tozer when he says that “What I believe about God is the most important thing about me.” What we believe about God shapes our responses to every area of life. How we respond to trials, temptations, and heartbreak are shaped most by our view of God. Biblical Counselors are called to make the gospel (the free offer of grace, mercy, and friendship with God) clear and practical. We truly believe this should be shared as the answer to the greatest need we all have. Sadly, the gospel doesn’t make it onto the agenda
To continue...read the full-length post originally published on this site.
