How to help people change
Subtitle: the four-step Biblical process
By: Jay E. Adams.
Series: The Jay Adams library
Publisher: Ministry Resources Library
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 203
Subjects: Pastoral counseling.; Counseling.; Change -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.; Christian life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part one : Change in biblical perspective.; title: The need for inner change; title: The four-step biblical process; title: The change-producing character of the scriptures; title: The sufficiency of the scriptures; title: The human and divine roles in change; title: Part two : Step one, teaching.; title: The importance of teaching; title: Teaching God's standards; title: Teaching biblical principles; title: Teaching in the milieu; title: How to teach; title: Part three : Step two, conviction.; title: The role of conviction in counseling; title: What is conviction?; title: Conviction and data gathering; title: The use of the scriptures in conviction; title: Supplementary thoughts about conviction; title: Part four : Step three, correction.; title: What is correction?; title: Correction and repentance; title: Confession of sin and forgiveness; title: Forsaking sin; title: Restoration; title: Part five : Step four, disciplined training in righteousness.; title: The need for disciplined training in righteousness; title: Righteousness : the goal; title: But is righteousness possible?; title: Biblical training; title: Conclusion