A Word from Bob
I shared this thread on X (Twitter) yesterday, and I thought my RPM Ministries readers might find it of interest.
1. A Thread: A thread on the modern biblical counseling movement and “spokespersons,” or, “Who could take up the ‘mantle’ of #BibleCn #BiblicalCounseling leadership now that Jay Adams and David Powlison are with Christ?”
2. Current Context: The modern nouthetic biblical counseling movement has had two primary spokespersons. First, Jay Adams. Second, David Powlison. The question some have rightfully raised is, “Who is the current Jay Adams or David Powlison?” Or, “Who could fill that gap?”
3. Historical Context: It is helpful to recognize that LONG before the “modern” nouthetic counseling movement, the church for 2,000 years was always focused on soul care, one-another ministry, pastoral care/counseling, and what we would today call “biblical counseling.” So, let’s not make Adams or Powlison to be more than they were—leaders of a modern movement.
4. A Preliminary Question: I’d first ask, “Is it even necessary or even best for there to be a primary spokesperson for the ongoing modern biblical counseling movement?” That could easily lead to a 1 Corinthians 3:3-5 worldly mindset of “I am of Paul.”
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