A Word from Bob
You’re reading Post #2 in my series on Biblical Counseling Word Studies.
Read Post #1 Here: Biblical Counseling Word Study #1: Parakaleo—Empathize, Encourage, Exhort, Empower
There are many words in the Old Testament and New Testament that relate to one-another ministry, biblical counseling, soul care, pastoral care, shepherding, spiritual friendship, and being a soul physician. In this new series I plan to post periodically about:
How we can become further equipped to counsel one another biblically by understanding and applying biblical words related to soul care.
Another Comforter/Counselor/Advocate
The disciples hearts were troubled. Jesus would be leaving them. How could they go on?
Shockingly, Jesus tells His troubled disciples that they will be better off when He leaves.
“Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth; it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Paraclete (parakletos) will not come to you; but if I go away, I will send him to you” (John 16:7).
Jesus would not leave them (or us) as orphans. Instead, He would send them (and us) the Holy Spirit as our Paraclete—our Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Encourager.
The Paraclete will not only
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