Truth & Love Blog
What Makes Biblical Counseling Truly Biblical? Part 2: Looking for Answers in All the Wrong Places
For life in our broken world, do we need Christ+, or the Gospel+, or Scripture+, or Christianity+ the world’s wisdom? Or, is Christianity sufficient for life in our fallen world?
What Makes Biblical Counseling Truly Biblical? Part 1: Where Do We Find Wisdom for Life in a Broken World?
When people asked Paul, “Where do we turn for life wisdom among many fiercely competitive worldview options?” he responded with an infinite answer in one word: “Christ!”
The Counselor Sees a Counselor: My 26-Word Summary of How My Counselor Is Helping Me
My counselor compassionately, comprehensively relates God’s Truth well and wisely to my whole life—patiently listening to and carefully helping me connect my story to Christ’s gospel story.
Biblical Counseling Word Study #7: Noutheteo/Nouthesia—The Comparative Significance of the Noutheteo/Nouthesia Word Group
Both parakaletic and nouthetic are important aspects of the personal ministry of the Word. That’s why this series on biblical words about biblical counseling focuses on both words.
Biblical Counseling Word Study #6: Noutheteo/Nouthesia—Part 2: What Is Nouthetic Counseling?
What is nouthetic counseling? Learn 7 marks of comprehensive, compassionate biblical nouthetic ministry.
Biblical Counseling Word Study #4: The Gospel-Saturated Foundation and Focus of Parakaletic Biblical Counseling
All aspects of parakaletic biblical counseling ministry are sourced and saturated in the good news of Christ.
Biblical Counseling Word Study #5: Noutheteo/Nouthesia—Part 1: Caring, Cautionary Communication to Ward Off Wandering
What are the meanings of the two Greek words behind nouthetic counseling, and how can we provide compassionate nouthetic soul care?
Biblical Counseling Word Study #3: “Parakaletic Counseling”—A Comprehensive, Compassionate Biblical Name for Biblical Counseling
18 Reasons Why “Parakaletic” Would Be a Comprehensive, Compassionate Summary of Biblical Counseling and Soul Care.
A Shirley Update at Two Years: Walking Hand-in-Hand…with Jesus
We never walk alone. We walk hand-in-hand together with Jesus. We savor our Savior.
3 Reasons Why Jay Adams Called His Counseling Model “Nouthetic”
Why did Jay Adams call his counseling model “nouthetic,” and what did he mean by the label “nouthetic counseling”?
