The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God. . . .
The Whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence, may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of Spirit, or traditions of men. . . . -- The Westminster Confession, Chapter 1, Articles IV and VIO ye saints, how you should love the Word, for by this you have been converted. . . . Tie it about your neck, write it upon your hand, lay it in your bosom. When you go let it lead you, when you sleep let it keep you, when you wake let it talk with you. (Proverbs 6:21-22) You that are unconverted, read the Word with diligence; flock to where it is powerfully preached. Pray for the coming of the Spirit in the Word. Come from your knees to the sermon, and come from the sermon to your knees. -- Joseph Alleine
Chapter 2 (part 1) Related WebLinks
Contents: Chapter 2, "Biblical Counsel" (parts 1 and 2), interactive
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr2cha.html#index2
Combined Interactive Contents for The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/combtoc.html
Chapter 6: "Discipleship"
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr6ch.html
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:2)
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him. -- God The Father (Matthew 17:5)
By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. -- Jesus Christ (John 13:35)
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. (Titus 2:15)
"Draw forth the treasure of wisdom and experience, which you have been so long in laying up, to instruct the ignorant, and warn the unexperienced and ungodly that are about you. Job 32:7, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.' Titus 2:3-5, 'The aged women must teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands and children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.' It is supposed that time and experience hath taught you more than is known to raw and ignorant youth. Tell them what you have suffered by the deceits of sin: tell them the method and danger of temptations: tell them what you lost by delaying your repentance: and how God recovered you: and how the Spirit wrought upon your souls: tell them what comforts you have found in God; what safety and sweetness in a holy life; how sweet the holy Scriptures have been to you; how prayers have prevailed, how the promises of God have been fulfilled; and what mercies and great deliverances you have had. Tell them how good you have found God; and how bad you have found sin; and how vain you have found the world. Warn them to resist their fleshly lusts, and to take heed of the ensnaring flatteries of sin: acquaint them truly with the history of public sins, and judgments, and mercies in the times which you have lived in. God hath made this the duty of the aged, that the 'fathers should tell the wonders of his works and mercies to their children, that the ages to come may praise the Lord'," Deuteronomy 4:10; Psalm 78:4-6. -- Richard Baxter
A wealth of information on Biblical Counseling is found on audio cassette tapes, and many of the best tapes are available at Sound Word Associates.
*Adams, Jay E., The Christian Counselor's Manual: The Practice of Nouthetic Counseling (The Jay Adams Library. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1986). 30079
Baxter, Richard, The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits. Fully evinced by the unquestionable histories of apparitions, operations, witchcrafts, voices, etc. proving the immortality of souls, the malice and misery of the devils and the damned, and the blessedness of the justifed. Written for the conviction of Sadduces and Infidels. By Richard Baxter (London, England: Printed for T. Parkhurst at the Bible and Three Crowns in Cheapside and J. Salusbury at the Rising Sun near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, 1691), EEBO. Reproduction note: Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms, 1966. 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm. (Early English Books, 1641-1700; 200:11). Cited in: Wing B1215.
*Baxter, Richard, A Treatise of Knowledge and Love Compared in The Reformed Pastor: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 4 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1997, 1990, 1838, 1707, 1678, 1673).
*The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives -- the Faith That Changed The World, New King James Version (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, March 2001). Previous published under the title New Geneva Study Bible: Bringing the Light of the Reformation to Scripture, New King James Version (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995).
*Bonar, Horatius, The Everlasting Righteousness or How Shall Man Be Just With God? (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1993). A Christian classic.
Broger, John C., and Jay Edward Adams, Competent to Counsel: Study Guide for Christian Counseling Training Course (Wheaton, IL: National Association of Evangelicals, 2001?).
*Broger, John C. (developer/editor), Course I: The Self-Confrontation Syllabus for Biblical Counseling Training and Course I: Self-Confrontation Tapes
*Broger, John C. (developer/editor), Course II: Nouthetic Counseling Study Guide and Course II: Self-Confrontation Tapes [20037]
Broger, John C., Instructor's Guide for the Self-confrontation Course: Based on the Old and New Testaments as the Only Authoritative Rule of Faith and Conduct (Rancho Mirage, CA: Biblical Counseling Foundation, 1992).
*Brooks, Thomas, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). A Christian classic.
*Brown, John (of Edinburgh, 1784-1858) Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 3 volumes (London, England: Banner of Truth Trust, 1990, 1967, 1852). A Christian classic.
*BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray, 1610?-1679), The Life of Justification Opened, or, A treatise grounded upon Gal. 2.11 [i.e. 3.11]: wherein the orthodox doctrine of justification by faith . . . is clearly expounded . . . (1695) (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). Included on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20 and Puritan Bookshelf CD #5. A Christian classic.
*Delitzsch, Franz, A System of Biblical Psychology, 2nd edition (Edinburg, Scotland: 1869).
*Dowdy, Augustus W., Jr., Phone Power (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1975).
*Foster, Timothy, Called to Counsel (Nashville, TN: Oliver Nelson, 1986).
*Ganz, Richard, L., You Shall Be Free Indeed: The Statutes of Liberty for Godly Living (Nepean, Ontario, Canada: GSG Group, c1989).
*Johnson, David, and Jeff VanVonderen, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, October 1, 2005).
KNOX, JOHN, The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment [government] of Women, with the "Summary of the Second Blast" appended, Kevin Reed (editor) (Dallas, TX [Presbyterian Heritage Publications, P.O. Box 180922, 75218-0922]: Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1993), trade paperback, 96 pages, marginal notes, scripture index, and subject index. Published without an ISBN.
*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692) and (Grand Rapids, MI:
Reformation Heritage Books, Inc.,) 1999).
*Miller, C. John "Jack," and Rose Marie Miller, Sonship Course: World Harvest Mission Leadership Training Program, Nurture Training for Ministry, Equipping Others for Ministry [10548]
*Powlison, David (editor), Contemporary Biblical Counseling: An Annotated Bibliography Compiled and Annotated by David Powlison, editor of
Journal of Biblical Counseling With 1995 Additions
*Powlison, David A.C., The History of Biblical Counseling [20514]
*Scott, Buddy, Counseling Teenagers
*Spurgeon, C.H. (1834-1892), Spurgeon's Devotional Bible (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1975, 1974, 1964) and Spurgeon's Devotional Bible: Selected Passages From the Word of God With Running Comments (paperback), (Evangelical Press, February 1996). Other title: The Interpreter: Spurgeon's morning and evening devotions from the Bible.
*Sell, Charles M., Family Ministry: The Enrichment of Family Life Through the Church [70360]
*Thompson, Frank Charles (editor) and Kirkbride Bible and Technology (other contributor), Thompson Chain Reference Bible, KJV, 5th edition, improved, leather bound (Kirkbride Bible Company, December 2005), some editions include a CD-ROM, language: English, French, and Spanish. Many editions and bindings are available.
For all Counselors
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105)
An in-depth study of counseling problems and their Biblical solutions. The sequel and companion volume to COMPETENT TO COUNSEL. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
"This, as it is among the quaintest and most curious, is also the rarest of Baxter's writings." -- Alexander B. Grosart
See also: Baxter, Richard (1615-1691), and Cotton Mather (1663-1728), The certainty of the world of spirits fully evinced, 3rd edition (London: S. Cornish & Co., 1841), to which was added Cotton Mahter, The wonders of the invisible world, OCLC 19713229.
Translations: German, entitled under John Cotton (1663-1728), WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD and to which was added Baxter's THE CERTAINTY OF THE WORLD OF SPIRITS FULLY EVINCED, (Schw. Hall: F.F. Haspel), OCLC: 41952189.
Mather, Cotton (1663-1728), The wonders of the invisible world (singly) is available in EEBO.
Wonders of the Invisible World, Cotton Mather, 1693
http://www.constitution.org/primarysources/wonders.html
Long title: A Treatise of Knowledge and Love Compared. In two Parts: 1. Of Falsely Pretended Knowledge. II. Of True Saving Knowledge and Love. I. Against Hasty Judging, and False Conceits of Knowledge; and for Necessary Suspension. II. The Excellency of Divine Love, and the Happiness of Being Known and Loved of God. Written as greatly necessary to the safety and peace of every Christian, and of the Church: the only certain way to escape false religions, heresies, sects, and malignant prejudices, persecutions, and sinful wars; all caused by falsely pretended knowledge, and hasty judging, by proud, ignorant men, who know not their ignorance.
"The NEW GENEVA STUDY BIBLE offers a restatement of Reformation truth for Christians today. The first Geneva Bible was a pivotal force in the Reformation. Using the everyday language of its time, it opened the pages of Scripture to readers and provided helpful notes to assist them in understanding its message. It became the family Bible of the English people, and was the Bible that the Pilgrims brought to the New World. Since that time a multitude of English translations and study Bibles have appeared, but none of these has incorporated a summary of Reformed theology." -- Thomas Nelson Publishers
Also available in digital format from Logos Bible Software.
The Reformation Study Bible in Logos Bible Software
http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/NGSTBIB
A Review of The Reformation Study Bible
http://www.lettermen2.com/geneva.html
Readers of THE REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE should also be familiar with The Westminster Family of Documents, the doctrine of the Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ, and the literature of the Covenanted Reformation.
"The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646, The Westminster Standards) and Related Works: A Study Guide"
http://www.lettermen2.com/suggest.html
The Covenanted Reformation of Scotland Short Title Listing
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr9chb.html#crsstl
Reformed Presbyterian Catechism, William L. Roberts D.D.
http://www.covenantedreformation.com/EssaysCR/RP%20Catechism/RP%20Index.html
"First published in 1874, THE EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS, may be the best book on the doctrine of justification by faith alone ever written.
"Since the seventeenth century, the church's adherence to the central doctrine of the Christian faith has been weakening; in the twentieth century it has all but disappeared. But to those who remain faithful -- to those who are called of God --justification by faith alone is the best news there could ever be: that Christ died for our sins, and we shall live forever because of Christ's righteousness.
"Justification by faith alone -- the `principal hinge of religion,' according to John Calvin, the `doctrine by which the church stands or falls,' according to Martin Luther -- is salvation. Without it, all hope is lost; with it, Heaven gained. Bonar's discussion is without equal in the English language." -- John W. Robbins
The Banner of Truth edition is available free as e-text.
The Everlasting Righteousness, Horatius Bonar
http://www.jude3.net/bertoc.htm
Biblical Counseling Foundation
http://www.bcfministries.org/About%20BCF/about%20bcf.html
"The best Christian authors of former times treated the seductive influence and terrible power of Satan in a way `greatly more full and suggestive than in the literature of the present day'." -- William Grimshaw
" `The strange opposition that I met with from Satan, in the study of the following discourse, hath put an edge upon my spirit, knowing that Satan strives mightily to keep these things from seeing the light that tend eminently to shake and break his kingdom of darkness, and to lift up the kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the souls and lives of the children of men . . .' This is one of the seven reasons for writing his book which the author, Thomas Brooks, gives in his preface." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Spurgeon says of this great commentary: `Of the noblest order of exposition. Procure it.' Elsewhere in COMMENTING AND COMMENTARIES, he wrote, `Dr. Brown's work must be placed among the first of the first-class. He is a great expositor.' Again, `Brown is a modern Puritan. All his expositions are of the utmost value.'
"These volumes cover much of the Gospel of John, plus many portions of the other three Gospels. In them he reveals his encyclopedic mind, and a profound regard for the Bible and the very Word of God. In addition, it is seen why it was said that he had the best clerical library in the whole nation of Scotland.
"There is little doubt in the mind of this reviewer that any reader of these volumes will become possessor of myriads of new insights into the Scriptures, and what they reveal of our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is indispensable to the student of the Gospels." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
"Based upon the revised and enlarged edition of 1852. Rich in thought. Pastors will appreciate the writer's application of spiritual truths to the needs of men and women." -- Cyril J. Barber.
Recommended for daily devotions, as are all the books in the listing of
"Books Considered To Be Among the Ten Greatest in the English Language."
Also available in Google Books, full view, Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Illustrated in a Series of Expositions. ... by John Brown, published 1856 [Complete in 2 volumes. New York: Robert Carter and Brothers] original from the University of Michigan, digitized Feb. 17, 2006.
http://books.google.com/books?id=SZl9u8v0Yi8C&dq=Discourses+and+Sayings+of+Our+Lord+Jesus+Christ&ie=ISO-8859-1&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0
This University of Michigan digitized edition, that appears in Google Books, is available in paper from two publishers: (Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library, November 30, 2006 [Gardners Books, 2006]), 652 pages.
"This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program." -- Publisher's Annotation
And (Hard Press, November 26, 2007), 652 pages.
"The title continues: `Or, a Treatise grounded upon Gal. 2:11. Wherein the Orthodox Doctrine of Justification by Faith, and Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, is clearly expounded, solidly confirmed, and learnedly vindicated from the various Objections of its Adversaries. Whereunto are subjoined some Arguments against Universal Redemption.' In 1828 Dr. Burns wrote, `Mr. John Brown was unquestionably one of the most eminent divines Scotland has yet produced, as his numerous writings, still carefully sought after by solid and judicious Christians, fully envince' (Johnston, A TREASURY OF THE SCOTTISH COVENANT, ATLA 1988-6070, p. 339). Regarding this book Dr. Walker noted, `By far our most thorough exposition and discussion of the doctrine it handles; and all the more to be prized because of the particular bearing it has on the new views which Baxter and others had begun to propagate, and which in some shape are ever returning upon ourselves' (Ibid., p. 341). Interestingly, Brown, in the preface, after warning against Arminianism `as the immediate way to introduce Popery' states, `Yea even those who were purer in appearance, pressing the moral duties and practical doctrine of piety (I mean the followers of that famous Minister Mr. Richard Baxter) did corrupt the true doctrine of justification, because they adopted universal grace and redemption.' One of the best, if not the best, books ever written on the topic of justification!" -- SWRB
"The greatest single work on Biblical psychology ever written."
"Brief but very helpful, with practical ideas on communication by phone and many practical ways to use the phone within the local ministry of the church. Has a helpful appendix on where to go for information on hotlines and telephone ministries." -- Robert B. Somerville
"Designed for the training of laypersons in our churches, this book is practical and specific and focuses on `what to do,' and `what to say' in different situations. Foster gives easily accessible answers on how to handle uncomfortable situations and when to refer those beings counseled to professional therapists. Most importantly, he discusses what is appropriate to do (and not to do) in hundreds of cases readers can easily relate to in their own counseling. Recommended." -- Cyril J. Barber
"Drawing from his experience as a nouthetic counselor and pastor, Ganz shows how Christians can have the freedom that Christ gives his people. Jay Adams says: `This is one of the most encouraging and helpful books I have read in a long time'." -- GCB
"Manipulation, shaming, `using' other people -- that's in the church, too. Spiritual abuse happens when authority figures use spiritual means to gratify their desires for importance, power, or intimacy. Because abusers use spiritual-sounding language, their followers are trapped in legalism, guilt performance, and begrudging service. Johnson and VanVonderen explain how to identify spiritual abuse, break the cycle of abusive spiritual dynamics, and encourage both abusers and victims to repent and recover." -- CBD
"In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom. Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, THE SUBTLE POWER OF SPIRITUAL ABUSE shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.
"David Johnson has been the senior pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, Minnesota, since 1980. During this time, the church has grown from a congregation of 160 to 3,000 people. A much sought-after speaker, he is a graduate of Bethel College and received his theological training at Bethel Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His "Growing in Grace" radio broadcast is syndicated internationally. David and his family live in Minnesota.
"Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He has worked as a counselor in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, as well as in the religious community, taught at the college level, and is the author of several books. He makes his home in California." -- Publisher's Annotation
"The difference between churches that use manipulation and those that practice grace is like night and day. . . .
"Van Vonderen and Johnson warn people who read the book not to use what they have learned as a weapon, but to take action only in the proper spirit. Of course, any time someone takes action in a church, real problems will become visible. My question in every case is: are those problems caused by those speaking out, or have they been there all along and are only now being exposed. . . ?
"It is fair, it is doctrinally solid, and it gives effective counsel. There is something beneficial for everyone. . . leader, wounded Christian, or loved ones of people in either group." -- Reader's Comment
"The text of this edition is based on the definitive edition of THE WORKS OF JOHN KNOX, edited by David Laing (Edinburgh, 1895).
"In this controversial work, John Knox contends that 'to promote a woman to bear rule, superiority, dominion, or empire above any realm, nation, or city, is repugnant to nature, contumely [insult] to God, a thing most contrary to his revealed will and approved ordinance; and finally, it is the subversion of good order, of all equity and justice'." -- Publisher's Annotation
Subheading used in this edition:
"The summary of the SECOND BLAST was appended originally to the APPELLATION FROM THE SENTENCE PRONOUNCED BY THE BISHOPS AND CLERGY: ADDRESSED TO THE NOBILITY AND ESTATES OF SCOTLAND (1558), published in Knox's WORKS, Vol. IV, pp. 539-40." (see the citation below) -- Publisher's Annotation
Other publications of THE FIRST BLAST OF THE TRUMPET follow:
*Knox, John, Select Practical Writings of John Knox (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/presbyterian-heritage.htm
This is the same Presbyterian Heritage Publications edition cited above. It includes the marginal notes as endnotes, but does not include the scripture index, and subject index.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/FirBlast.htm
THE FIRST BLAST OF THE TRUMPET appears in Knox's WORKS, Vol. 4 which is found on Reformation Bookshelf CD #1.
http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-cds.htm
"Roger Mason has provided an excellent and useful edition of four of John Knox's 1558 tracts. . . . In keeping with earlier volumes in this Cambridge series, Mason has modernized the spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing besides providing a useful glossary, all of which make the works accessible to students without sacrificing scholarly integrity." -- Richard Greaves, Church History
"In this 1845 edition, we find some of Knox's writings addressed to individuals. Deep, experimental dealing with souls and consciences, high toned, manly and practical, all describe this work. Over 350 pages." -- SWRB
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html
World Harvest Mission
http://www.whm.org/home.htm
http://www.lettermen2.com/powlison.html
"A complete text and tape instruction manual from a man who has dealt with hundreds of delinquent teens. A most useful Biblical treatment. Recommended as helpful by the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation."
"For anyone who wants to restore daily devotions on an individual or family basis, SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE is the perfect answer. One can read through this book in a year when morning and evening devotions are maintained. . . .
"The gist of the entire Bible is found between the covers of this book. . . . some verses [and chapters] were omitted in whole or in part, but they are always summarized in such a way that the narrative or teaching remains clear. The emphasis is always on Scripture . . ." -- Publisher's Annotation
C.H. Spurgeon wrote, among other things:
Commenting on typology is a way to convince piers of the reality and immediacy of the Gospel. The concise, succinct, erudite comments point again and again to parallels in Scripture to the life and work of Christ. For example, see the comments on the life of Joseph, on the first Passover, and on God's provision of manna for Israel in the wilderness.
This work, by a modern Puritan, is preeminently practical. Spurgeon emphasizes application of Scripture to everyday life. Key verses appear at the top of each page.
Spurgeon's discerning mind has captured essential and profound lessons. He brings together Old and New Testament passages with similar lessons. Here is little known insight that should not be ignored or overlooked.
The Bible is full of wisdom on human behavior, real psychology, and Spurgeon points out these lessons everywhere.
The text is the Authorized King James Version.
A footnote at the bottom of page 643 (Baker Book House edition) states "In this reading the first five notes are from Lange's Commentary. All through the work we have gathered from every available source." Looking at other works by Spurgeon, for example, THE TREASURY OF DAVID, and knowing that he had a huge library, it could be expected he selected freely from the works of other authors. Poetry has been added after the Bible selection and notes. It would appear the notes and poetry have not been documented for practical purposes, to make the book seamless and uncluttered. It is a drawback, however, to not know which notes and poetry was from Spurgeon's pen and which he selected from other authors.
Pilgrim Publications
Sells new copies of SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE.
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Power BibleCD
Includes SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE. This is the only etext of the work that we know of.
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"Dr. Frank C. Thompson, D.D., Ph.D., invested more than forty years in compiling and developing the remarkable Chain-Reference system that is the heart of the Bible that now bears his name." -- Publisher's Annotation
This is a huge body of work: the fully cross-referenced Bible, 1619 pages, plus Bible helps, 788 pages, for a total of 2417 pages. It may be used profitably in combination with THE NEW TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE (1680 pages), THE NEW GENEVA STUDY BIBLE (THE REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE) (2220 pages), THE GENEVA BIBLE (648 pages), THE THOMPSON EXHAUSTIVE TOPICAL BIBLE: KING JAMES VERSION (1631 pages), and THE NEW NAVE'S TOPICAL BIBLE (1114 pages). "The topics from the TOPICAL BIBLE can easily be found in the General Index of the THOMSPON CHAIN-REFERENCE BIBLE. In the General Index are found the chain-reference numbers that will guide the user into the biblical context for many of the topics. The many additional resources in the THOMSON CHAIN-REFERENCE BIBLE . . . will greatly supplement any topical study." -- Introduction to the TOPICAL BIBLE
We feel that both THE THOMPSON CHAIN-REFERENCE BIBLE, KING JAMES VERSION, 5TH EDITION, and the THOMPSON EXHAUSTIVE TOPICAL BIBLE: KING JAMES VERSION has a part in every reference library, particularly the libraries of Biblical Counselors.
Remember the Thompson Chain-Reference System was developed for the Authorized King James Version. It is also available in New American Standard, New King James, and the New International versions.
"A THOMPSON STUDY BIBLE will help you in ways other Bibles can't. It's the unique Chain-Reference System that allows you to follow any subject, person, place or idea, from the front of your Bible to the end. THOMPSON users say it's the best way to study your Bible. No other Bible has this superb, patented, Thompson Chain Reference System developed by Dr. Frank C. Thompson in 1890. Since that time, thousands of additional topics and links have been added. The AKJV 4th edition has been out-of-print since 1988. The 5th edition began printing in 1988. The only way to find a 4th edition would be in the secondary market. . . ' -- Publisher's Annotation
"Some Thompson Bible Features [from among 75 additional study features]:
"The text is set in two columns for ease of reading. Cross-references are to the left and right of the respective columns immediately adjacent to the related verse. TCR cross-references are by subject. Each cross-reference contains a TCR Index number, the TCR subject, and the next Bible verse in the 'chain' for that subject. For example, if you were studying the gospel of 'John' at John 1:9 the TCR cross-reference reads '2168 Christ the Light, 8:12.' Thus the TCR index number is '2168,' the subject is 'Christ the Light,' and the next verse in the 'chain' is John 8:12. Going to John 8:12 you would find '2168 Christ the Light, 12:35' and so on to the end of the 'chain'. What makes this different than most other study Bibles is the 'TCR Numeric Index.' Looking up TCR Index number 2168 we find ALL references to subject 'Christ the Light' in order from Genesis to Revelation. You can also do a lookup using the subject. For example, say you are asked a question by an un-believer, 'Why was Jesus Christ called 'the Light of the world' and what does it mean?' First you would look up the subject 'Christ' or 'Jesus' in the 'TCR Alphabetic Index.' For example, in section 'C,' we find 'Christ,' under the 'Christ' entry we find 'Light, the ... 2168.' Now we can look in the 'TCR Numeric Index' for the '2168' entry. Here we find the 'chain' of all relevant verses for further study. Why is this better than a 'Strong's' search? Using the latest 'Strongest Strong's ...' under word 'light' we find 288 entries. The 'Strong's' search is less efficient because many of the 288 entries are not relevant to the subject in question. The full compliment of TCR Bible helps consists of the cross-references (100,000 entries), 'Alphabetic Index (8,000 entries)', 'Numerical Index (4,200 entries),' 'Outline Studies,' 'Bible Character Studies,' 'Bible Harmonies,' 'Archaeological Supplement,' 'Hebrew Calendar,' 'Concordance,' and 'Bible Maps.' At $36 you can not go wrong. If I could have only one study Bible, this would be it." -- Reader's Comment
Warning: Many editions and bindings are available, including CD-ROM software Bible research packages, and Palm or PocketPC devices. The website for
Thompson Bibles is the best source of complete descriptions of the various editions.
"The 5th edition is the 4th edition expanded, and has everything the 4th had, plus more. While Kirkbride is always in production printing the Bibles with the current year's date, it is still the 1988 5th edition [this 5th edition was the last edition of THE THOMPSON CHAIN-REFERENCE BIBLE, anything published in 1988 or later is the 5th edition. -- sk]." -- Publisher's Annotation
Both the buyer and the seller can become confused about various editions because Kirbride Bible Company apparently has never printed the Internation Standard Book Number (ISBN) in the various editons and printings. Buyers will want to confirm the edition, version, and publisher with the seller.
There are numerous reader's comments about poor quality of paper, binding, and typography of TCR Bibles not printed by Kirkbride, so be sure to carefully inspect any non-Kirkbride edition before purchasing it.
Thompson apparently was a Methodist pastor. The first edition of 1908 was "published by Methodists Book Concern of Dobbs Ferry, New York." -- Publisher's Annotation
*Thompson, Frank Charles (author), Paul M. Hillman (editor), John Stephen Jauchen (editor) The Thompson Exhaustive Topical Bible: King James Version (Indianapolis, IN: Kirkbride Bible Company, Inc., 1997). Hardcover, 1631 pages.
This is a topical Bible compiled from the Thompson Chain-Reference System.
"NAVE'S TOPICAL BIBLE was edited into a Study Bible format shortly after the appearance of the original THOMPSON CHAIN-REFERENCE BIBLE. It is fitting for Thompson's Study Bible to be reformatted into a reference book. And where there is room in the marketplace and on every serious student's bookshelf for more than one Bible translation, so there is room for more than one Topical Bible -- and great value in the use of both Nave's and Thompson's work. . . ." -- John R. Kohlenbertger III, from the Foreword
"Now, the detailed and comprehensive topical and subject data that forms the heart of the unparalleled Thompson Chain-Reference system is offered in this -- the most exhaustive topical Bible currently available! Combining to make THE THOMPSON EXHAUSTIVE TOPICAL BIBLE unique are features which include:
*Weeks, Noel, The Sufficiency of Scripture (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1988).
"Weeks is currently a Lecturer in History at the University of Sydney. He has a B.S. (Zoology), B.D., Th.M., and Ph.D. To be guilty of understatement, the man is highly and broadly educated.
"Weeks believes firmly that Scripture is sufficient for faith and practice. And he affirms that all disciplines of life are governed by the Lord Jesus Christ, and that His providential actions impact on every individual, and every area of knowledge. This rule is not only declared by the Scripture, but the Scriptures themselves enunciate the response due from each person. Whether it may be culture, or science, or nation, all are subject to the Scripture; that is, all will be judged by the Scriptures in the end. Therefore, it follows that we are daily to judge all things by the Scriptures.
"Weeks makes application of all this. And in doing so he again and again points out that the more we dilute the influence of the Scriptures, the further we go into doubt and confusion. The many apostasies which are today in evidence are the result of the diluting of, or the abandoning of, the authority of the Scriptures. . . .
"In the matter of translations, Weeks shows that there is no solid scriptural reason for the dynamic equivalence form of translation. Rather there is a great disservice to believers. He also shows that making the `receptor language' the governing language in translation is to subvert the original God-breathed words.
"His conclusion is excellent, in which he notes that we are acquiescing in a limitation of inspiration throughout our Christian practice. And this leaves a Christian without power; yea, and also without excuse before God. God's words are absolute, just as His power is absolute. To seek to accommodate the Christian message to what the world is willing to hear, is to doom it to failure, even ridicule. Paul and Barnabas confronted the Greeks with God's commands. And they turned the world upside down. We must return to this practice of announcing to the world what God has said, and present it as authoritative. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
Adams, Jay E., The Christian Counselor's Word Book: A Primer in Nouthetic Counseling (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian Reformed Publishing Co., 1981). 20547
"A glossary of frequently encountered counseling terms, defined and discussed in harmony with Biblical directives."
Aden, LeRoy, and David G. Benner (editors), Counseling and the Human Predicament: A Study of Sin, Guilt and Forgiveness
Beechick, Ruth, A Biblical Psychology of Learning: How Your Mind Works (Denver, CO: Accent Books, 1982).
"May be the finest book on the contemporary scene that explains the learning process, while allowing the Scriptures to judge the vast array of learning theories. The mode of learning the author presents and her discussion of creativity, higher thinking, and the spiritual developmental tasks are provocative. But her use of the Biblical concept of the heart marks the book with its uniqueness. It pries open a variety of areas with a new touch." -- Warren S. Benson
Brandt, Henry R., and Homer E. Dowdy, Christians Have Troubles Too (Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1968). 20549
Brandt, Henry R., The Struggle for Peace (Wheaton, IL: Scripture Press Publications, Inc., 1965). 20550
*CALVIN, JOHN, Calvin's Ecclesiastical Advice (Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991). 10918
"Forty-six (46) letters and writings of Calvin newly translated into English from Corpus Reformatorum (volume 38, part I). Focusing on doctrine, the Reformation, worship, discipline, judicial questions, and marriage, this books clearly exhibits Calvin's pastoral style. It also shows the great influence which Calvin exerted over second Reformation thought, because of his focus on doctrine, worship and church government." -- SWRB
Christian Legal Society, Christian Conciliation Services, Sande, C. Ken (editor), Peacemaker's handbook (Annandale, VA: Christian Legal Society, 1978).
Cook, Earl, Counseling Children (Michigan City, IN: Sound Word Associates). 30153
Audio cassette AC881.
Curro, Ellen, Caring Enough to Help: Counseling at a Crisis Pregnancy Center [40177]
Davis, C., Resolving Conflict (Michigan City, IN: Sound Word Associates).
Audio cassette WW102.
*Enroth, Ronald M., Churches That Abuse: Help for Those Hurt by Legalism, Authoritarian Leadership, Manipulation, Excessive Discipline (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992).
Ganz, Richard, How I Became a Christian Counselor (Michigan City, IN: Sound Word Associates).
*Gordon, Burgess L., Understanding and Promoting the Resources of Aging People: A Guide to Care, Proper Environment, and Well Being (Smithtown, NY: Exposition Press, 1981).
Grunlan, Stephen A., and Daniel H. Lambrides, Healing Relationships: A Christian's Manual for Lay Counseling
*Harrison, Roland Kenneth (editor), Encyclopedia of Biblical and Christian Ethics, revised and updated (Testament, March 4, 2003), 480 pages. ISBN: 0517222280
Hexham, Irving, Karla Poewe, and J.I. Packer, Understanding Cults and New Religions (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.).
Hughes, Selwyn, The Christian Counselor's Pocket Guide
The Journal of Biblical Counseling
Kandle, George C., and Henry H. Cassler, Ministering to Prisoners and Their Families (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1968).
*Kantzer, Kenneth S. (editor), Applying the Scriptures: Papers From ICBI Summit III (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House).
Kopp, Ruth L., and Stephen Sorenson, When Someone You Love Is Dying: A Handbook for Counselors and Those Who Care (Ministry Resources Library. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1985, 1980).
Lester, Andrew D., When Children Suffer: A Sourcebook for Ministry With Children in Crisis (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1987).
Levicoff, Steve, Christian Counseling and the Law (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, c1991). ISBN:
*Luther, Martin (1483-1546), Tischreden (Aurifaber). [English Selections], The Table Talk or Familiar Discourse of Martin Luther. Additional title: Dr Martin Luther's divine discourses at his table, &c. Which in his life time he held with divers learned men (such as were Philip Melancthon, Casparus Cruciger, Justus Jonas, Paulus Eberus, Vitus Dietericus, Joannes Bugonhagen, Joannes Forsterus, and others) containing questions and answers touching religion, and other main points of doctrine, also many notable histories, and all sorts of learning, comforts, advises, prophesies, admonitions, directions and instructions. Collected first together by Dr. Antonius Lautherbach, and afterward disposed into certain common places by John Aurifaber Dr. in Divinity. Translated out of the high German into the English tongue by Capt. Henry Bell (London: David Bogue, 1848).
Martin, Grant, Counseling in Cases of Family Violence and Abuse (Resources in Christian Counseling Series, Vol. 6. Dallas, TX: Word Publishing, 1987). [20640]
McElhinney, Glenn R., A Nouthetic Approach to Counseling Elementary School-Age Children [20510]
Miller, David R., Breaking Free! Rescuing Families From the Clutches of Legalism [70252]
Mitton, C. Leslie (editor), First Aid in Counseling (Edinburg, Scotland: Clark, 1968). 20562
Needham, David C., Birthright: Christian Do You Know Who You Are? [10573]
Paul, James L. (editor), The Exceptional Child: A Guidebook for Churches and Community Agencies [70390]
Playfair, William L., The Useful Lie: How the Recovery Industry Has Entrapped America in a Disease Model of Addiction (Timeless Texts, July 2004).
Porter, Jack Nusan, Conflict and Conflict Resolution: A Historical Bibliography [20472]
Powell, Paul W., Basic Bible Sermons on Handling Conflict (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1992). 20565
Christian Legal Society, Christian Conciliation Services, Peacemaker's handbook (Annandale, VA: Christian Legal Society, 1978).
Second Opinion, Dangerous Drugs (Atlanta, GA [Second Opinion, P.O. Box 467939, Atlanta 30346-9989]: Second Opinion, 1992). 20718
Shelley, Marshall, Helping Those Who Don't Want Help (Waco, TX: Word Books, 1986). 20566
Shelly, Judith A., Caring in Crisis: Bible Studies for Helping People [40215]
Smick, Timothy S., et al., Eldercare for the Christian Family: What To Do When a Loved One Becomes Dependent [80076]
Spotts, Dwight, and David Veerman, Reaching Out to Troubled Youth [70160]
Terkelsen, Helen E., I'm Going to Have a Baby and I'm Not Married 40223
Tripp, Paul David, Contextualization of the Gospel in Counseling: A Biblical Rational for Person-Centered Ministry [20114]
Umbreit, Mark, Crime and Reconciliation (New York, NY: Abingdon Press, 1985). 20567
Usdin, Earl, and Irene S Forrest, Psychotherapeutic Drugs ISBN:
Vandeusen, Dayton, Redemptive Counseling (Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press). 20568
Vila, Samuel, Handbook for Christian Counseling: Manual De Visitacion Pastoral (Fort Lauderdale, FL: TSELF, Incorporated). 20569
Wakefield, Norman, Solving Problems Before They Become Conflicts (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House). 20570
Welch, Ed, Philosophy of Counseling [30460]
Yarbrough, Tom, Call to Comfort: A Counseling Manual for Every Christian (San Jose, CA: Resource Publications, c1988). 20573
See also: The teaching of the lord jesus christ, Christ our example, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Biblical counsel by subject, Casuistry, Works by jay adams, Biblical counseling training, Christian counseling and educational foundation, Manuals and handbooks, Sexual relationship, Premarital counsel, Appendix a: words of Christ, Biblical counsel for women, Sound word associates, Topical listings of Scripture
"What makes a church abusive? Usually it's not doctrinal deviation but intimidating behavior: legalism, authoritarian leadership, manipulation, and excessive discipline. Enroth names abusive groups, shows you how to recognize them, and lists `red flags' that may indicate when a church is drifting into trouble. Most importantly, Enroth offers help to Christians who've been hurt by abusive churches." -- CBD
"Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps; The Assembly; Body of Christ Fellowship (Piecemakers); Boston Church of Christ; Christian Growth Ministries; Church of Bible Understanding; Church of Jesus Christ Forever; Church of Our First Love; Church of the Great Shepherd; Christian Growth Ministries; Community of Jesus; Emmaus Christian Fellowship; Faith Assembly; Faith Tabernacle; Fellowship of Christian Churches and Ministries; Great Commission International; Maranatha Christian Ministries; No-Name Fellowship/C-U (Champaign-Urbana) Ministries; River of Life/Truth Station; Set Free; Two-by-Two's; University Bible Fellowship; Victory Chapel (Potter's House); Vineyard; Word of God Community."
Also includes "Dr. Adams, Questions and Answers; Is Masturbation for Christians?"
"Describes the conditions that affect the health of the aged. Written more for those who work extensively with senior citizens, this work nevertheless brings into sharp focus the unique needs of the elderly." -- Cyril J. Barber
The Caregiver's Handbook
http://www.seniormag.com/caregiver-handbook.pdf
"A comprehensive reference work for everyone concerned with the complicated moral issues of this world, this unique volume clearly communicates what Scripture teaches about the ethical dilemmas facing our society. Biological warfare, corporate responsibility, human rights, computer ethics, and much more are discussed by over fifty scholars who explain the moral guidelines in the Bible and historic Christian teachings.
"R.K. Harrison, author and editor of over thirty books on biblical studies, has brought together a valuable A to B treasury of thought for every believer searching for guidance." -- Publisher's Annotation
"A compendium of reliable information. Arranged in dictionary format, 550 entries and 61 contributors. Goes beyond descriptive data to the practical application of truth to a variety of situations . . . . The book is well-indexed. . . . Treats ethical areas like apartheid and surrogate motherhood. Probably the best available evangelical treatment of this type." -- GCB
"This book is designed to help Christian laymen, pastors, youth workers, and students understand cults from a social, psychological, and religious perspective. . . ." -- GCB
http://www.ccef.org/html/biblicalcounselingjournal.html
Includes bibliography.
"This book includes 17 papers and the responses given at the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy [infallibility] in December 1986. The debate is heated at times and offers a good representation from the evangelical community. The thrust of the book is the application of God's Word to all of life." -- GCB
"This remarkable book was first published in 1980 under the title ENCOUNTER WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS. As Haddon W. Robinson pointed out, `All life is terminal. Some arrive at the terminal before they know it. Others hear an announcement and anticipate death's coming. For such men and women going to death themselves, or traveling with others, Dr. Kopp provides practical counsel about how to make the journey'." -- Cyril J. Barber
"Focuses on the significant crises in childhood. Treats issues like unresolved grief, unnecessary fear, lack of trust, a low sense of worth, distorted ideas about the person of God and the world in which they live. Well-done; makes a valuable contribution." -- Cyril J. Barber
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"In 1525 Luther married and settled down to family life in Wittenberg. Among his visitors were many poor students, and these fervent disciples wrote down all they remembered of their master's conversation. This Table Talk has always enjoyed great popularity for its refreshing unreserve and frequent brilliance. It shows Luther to have been a true child of his age. He must be judged by the mind of his times. We give some of his strong opinions that have not borne the wear and tear of later ages; but they are more than balanced by teaching that is beautiful as well as true." -- J.A. Hammerton, Outline of Great Books
The Table Talk of Martin Luther, translated and edited by William Hazlitt, with a memoir by Alexander Chalmers (London, G. Bell and Sons, 1902), Library of Congress Control Number: 04014018; LOC CALL NUMBER: Microfilm 68188 BR.
The Table-talk of Martin Luther translated by William Hazlitt, Esq.
This is e-text of The Lutheran Publication Society printing.
http://www.reformed.org/documents/Table_talk/table_talk.html
Includes bibliography.
"Dr. Playfair is a medical consultant to the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation/West in San Diego. He also is a board member of Family Research Institute. The theme and purpose of this book is to debunk the claims that alcoholism is a disease. This claim, says the doctor, contradicts science and medicine; it contradicts the Bible, which is more important; and it simply does not work in breaking the addiction of alcohol. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
"This book provided all the necessary evidence to blow the whistle on the recovery industry and also points toward genuine freedom from addiction." -- GCB
C. Ken Sande, editor.
"If you or anyone you love is taking medications, of any kind . . . even over-the-counter remedies . . . you must read this report!" -- William Campbell Douglass, MD
"Vital facts on 215 drugs in 15 different categories . . . many are household names, Harmful side effects -- headaches, heart spasms, senility, even sudden death, Important drug interaction information, Questions to ask your doctor about any new drug, Extra bonus: 12 safeguards you can use to protect against heart attack."
Subscriptions to Second Opinion, a ground-breaking alternative-medicine newsletter, are also available.
Includes bibliography.
Includes bibliography.
"This is a self-help book on problem solving. The author takes us from conflict, a destructive process, to problem solving, a constructive process, and he seeks to do so in a Biblical way." -- GCB
Includes bibliography.
Related WebLinks
On the Christian Life, John Calvin
http://www.ccel.org/calvin/christian_life/christian_life.html
The Sum of Saving Knowledge, David Dickson and James Durham
http://www.covenanter.org/Westminster/sumofsavingknowledge.htm
A Table Illustrating God's Eternal Moral Law
http://www.dr-fnlee.org/docs/toc/toc.html
Biblical Counseling On-line Workshop
http://www.immanuels.org/biblical_counseling/
Biblical Counseling Manual: A Self Help Counseling Program Guide, Adam Pulaski
http://www.ecoin.net/bcbook/
The Gideons International, Bible Helps
Includes: "Where to Find Help When," "Teachings About Some of Life's Problems," "Christian Virtues and Character," and so forth.
http://www.gideons.org/
Biblical Counseling Library (29 Volumes), on CD-ROM
"This 29 volume collection of Biblical Counseling titles is an amazing compilation of Christian counseling resources. The Biblical Counseling Library features some of Jay E. Adams' outstanding counseling titles, including The Christian Counselor's Manual, Competent to Counsel, and A Theology of Christian Counseling. It includes works from 20 different authors, including Steve Farrar, Elizabeth George, Jerry Bridges, and Lou Priolo.
"This collection includes informative studies on general Christian counseling, as well as very focused works on Women's and Men's counseling needs, counseling victims of sexual abuse, eating and diet issues, dating, working through struggles with sexual sin and anger, and developing a deeper walk with God. A fantastic resource for the library of a pastor or Christian counselor, the Biblical Counseling Library adds a new dimension to your Logos Bible Software. These expert resources are combined with the tools of the Logos Bible Software system, including topical searching for studying specific areas of Biblical counseling, and linked references to other titles in your Libronix library."
http://www.logos.com/products/prepub/details/2482
Life Change Presents Dr. Henry Brandt Biblical Counseling Series
http://www.aamedia.com/life/home2.htm
Adams, Jay E., How To Help People Change: The Four-Step Biblical Process [30043]
*Adams, Jay E., Ready to Restore [30063]
Adams, Jay E., Should a Christian Be Able to Counsel? [30072]
Bryant, Marcus D., The Art of Christian Caring (St. Louis, MO: Bethany Press, 1979). 20574
Burchett, Harold E., People Helping People (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1979). 20575
Egan, Gerard, The Skilled Helper: A Model for Systematic Helping and Interpersonal Relating 20577
Grantham, Rudolph E., Lay Shepherding: A Guide for Visiting the Sick, the Aged, the Troubled and the Bereaved (Valley Forge, PA: Judson, 1980). 20578
Sala, Harold J., Coffee Cup Counseling (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, c1989). 20579
Shelley, Marshall, Helping Those Who Don't Want Help (Waco, TX: Word Books, 1986). 20580
Southard, Samuel, Theology and Therapy: The Wisdom of God in the Context of Friendship (Dallas, TX: Word Publishing, 1989). 20581
See also: The teaching of the lord jesus christ, Christ our example, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Biblical counsel by subject, Counseling and the local church, Counseling children, Biblical counseling training, Sexual relationship
Peer Counseling
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. (Romans 15:14)
"Then Bryant turns to specific target groups for ministry, such as nursing home residents, the retarded, prisoners, and mental patients, examining guidelines and background information. The final chapter discusses how to gather one's own resources for the helping process through worship, meditation, and spirituality, stressing as a general guideline that Christian caring is sustained by God's love and by our personal responses to that love as we experience it in our own lives. Underscoring the importance of commitment and self-discipline in relations with others, this is a good introductory guide that should be helpful to general readers."
How every Christian can counsel.
Comes with a companion book, EXERCISE MANUAL.
"Beginning with a look at authority issues and the context for lay ministry, Grantham explores ways the Biblical, humanistic, and broadly spiritual perspectives relate to each other and looks at specific ministries lay people can engage in: crisis intervention, bereavement counseling, hospital/nursing home visiting, etc. Considers, too, the dynamics of healing, how to be an effective listener and to pray with the sick and personal lay evangelism of beneficial and destructive kinds. Appendix includes discussion questions and additional study resources."
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes bibliography.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Related WebLinks
Stephen Ministries
http://www.stephenministries.org/
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
*Baxter, Richard, A Christian Directory: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 1 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1997, 1990, 1838, 1707, 1678, 1673). See Reformation Bookshelf CD #21 (Still Waters Revival Books).
*Baxter, Richard, The Reformed Pastor: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 4 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 2000, 1992). 30937
*Dean, Hershel B., The Golden Treasury of Bible Wisdom (King James Version) (Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour and Company, Incorporated, 1988). 20583
*Morris, Henry, and Martin E. Clark, The Bible Has the Answer, revised and expanded edition (San Diego, CA: Creation Life Publishers, 1992, 1987). 20584
*Pink, Michael, Tough Questions, Straight Answers [20009]
Beers, V. Gilbert, The Discovery Bible Handbook: Finding God's Answers To Life's Questions (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1974). 20585
Blanchard, John, Truth for Life (Darlington, Co., Durham, England: Evangelical Press and Services, Ltd.). 20586
Fitzgerald, Lawrence P., Questions That Bother Me (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1967). 20587
Grant, Dave, Heavy Questions (Glendale, CA: Regal Books, 1972). 20590
Hill, Harold, Bible Answers for King's Kids [70137A]
Kennedy, Larry, God's Answers to Human Dilemmas (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, c1980). 20593
Myers, Bill, Hot Topics, Tough Questions (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, c1988). 20594
Newport, John P., Life's Ultimate Questions (Dallas, TX: Word Publishing). 20595
Palau, Luis, My Response (Beaverton, OR: The Luis Palau Evangelistic Association). 20597
Pruitt, Carl W., What the Bible Says About God's Answers to Personal Problems (Joplin, MO: College Press Publishing Co, 1982). 20598
Shibley, David (compiler), Answers, Compiled by David Shibley (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1973). 20599
Torrey, R.A., One Hundred Eighty-Two Bible Questions Answered: Scriptural Solutions to Practical and Perplexing Questions (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1990). 20600
See also: The teaching of the lord jesus christ, Christ our example, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership
Questions and Answers
Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 7:7,8)
This Soli Deo Gloria publication is a facsimile reprint of the 19th century reprint by George Virtue, London. Foreword by J.I. Packer.
The original 1673 edition and the 1678 edition, both printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, are available on microfilm (Ann Arbor, MI.: University Microfilms, 1970). 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 343:11)
Also available in Cerlox bound photocopy from Still Waters Revival Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
The full title is: A Christian Directory: or A Sum of Practical Theology, and Cases of Conscience. Directing Christians How to Use Their Knowledge and Faith; How to Improve all Helps and Means, and to Perform all Duties; How to Overcome Temptations, and to Escape or Mortify Every Sin. In Four Parts.
I. Christian Ethics (or Private Duties)
II. Christian Economics (or Family Duties)
III. Christian Ecclesiastics (or Church Duties)
IV. Christian Politics (or Duties to Our Rulers and Neighbours)
"Though relatively weak on corporate sanctification, corporate faithfulness and some important areas of doctrine (such as justification), Baxter's work on subjects related to personal piety can be of good practical use to the Christian -- if one is careful to separate out his aberrant doctrinal views and any practical errors they may lead to." -- SWRB
" Ptacek in Family Worship (p. 51-52), supplies the following information in regard to Baxter and this book. He notes that after the Episcopalians ejected numerous `nonconformists,' in what is know as the `great ejection,' in 1662, `Baxter pastored from house to house, visiting families of his parish in their homes. These visits contributed to Baxter's A CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY, a large and still very relevant manual of pastoral care.' Focusing on just one area of great importance, Ptacek demonstrates how this book's relevance is not limited by time or culture, though sometimes the use of specific words are. `Published in 1673, but written 1664-65, a large book-length part of Baxter's CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY is devoted to the family. It is entitled `Christian Economics' based on the archaic usage of the word, which reflects the proper sense of the Greek root oikonomos as the manager of a household, in the Christian case, the spiritual leader of the family. The family head is essential to Baxter's view of family worship and instruction. Baxter asserts that it is God's will that this instruction be carried out by `the rulers of the families.' For a male head of the household to fail to do so, or to have another instruct in the family, is contrary to his position of authority.' This is the kind of book that can be passed on from generation to generation and still find much use in the service of the kingdom of God." -- SWRB
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
"This is the fourth and final volume in this great set. Includes, [`Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men,'] `The Reformed Pastor' `Poor Man's Family Book,' `The Catechizing of Families,' and `The Mother's Catechism,' in all 25 sermons, treatises, and catechisms. Dr. J.I. Packer says, `For me, the great joy of this year is that it see the completion of Soli Deo Gloria's reprint of Baxter's incomparable PRACTICAL WORKS'." -- GCB
The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter
http://www.e4.net
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men (1681), by Richard Baxter
http://www.lettermen2.com/ccaym.html
"One of the best works of its kind. Discusses hundreds of problems asked by inquiring minds. Provides candid, factual answers. Highly recommended." -- Cyril J. Barber
Answers for youth.
Includes bibliographical references.
"This book on Biblical answers to teen questions breaks into a twelve-session study. It deals with such topics as God's will, sex and dating, the media, cults, and emotion. A leader's guide is available."
"This Baptist scholar answers the truly hard questions of life from the Bible with precision and competence. J.I. Packer wrote: `Cool, clear, comprehensive, and full of thoughtful wisdom, this book is a rich resource for exploring the responses of Christian faith to the knowledge, ignorance, and confusions of the modern world'." -- GCB
"Dr. Palau shares his clear, direct answers to a wide variety of questions on work, marriage, divorce, parenting, illness, alcoholism, suicide, dating, and morality." -- Publisher's Annotation
"In thirteen chapters the author covers the teaching of the Bible on the major topics of interest to pastoral counselors. A valuable distillation of the Biblical teaching." -- Cyril J. Barber
Bible selections that answer life's questions.
Related WebLinks
ChristianAnswers.Net
http://www.christiananswers.net/
The Sum of Saving Knowledge, David Dickson and James Durham
http://www.covenanter.org/Westminster/sumofsavingknowledge.htm
Adams, Jay E., A Call to Discernment [30005]
Adams, Jay E., Accepting Retarded Children; Handling Troubles; and etc. (Michigan City, IN: Sound Word Associates). 30009
Adams, Jay E., Am I Too Old to Change? [30010]
Adams, Jay E., Christian Forgiveness: Responsibility or Blame-Shifting? [30014]
Adams, Jay E., Conflict and Rivalry in the Church [30018]
Adams, Jay E., Counseling Workshop: An Alcoholic Partner; Long-Term Counseling; Suicide; Forgiveness; Larry Crabb's Approach [30021]
Adams, Jay E., Counseling Workshop: Approaches to Discipleship; Women in Biblical Counseling [30022]
Adams, Jay E., Counseling Workshop: Demon Possession; Divorce; Church Discipline [30023]
Adams, Jay E., Counseling Workshop: Introduction; Counseling Principles; Counseling Non-Christians [30024]
Adams, Jay E., Counseling Workshop: Multiple Persons; Unbeliever Doesn't Leave; Discipling Children; Obesity and Fatness [30025]
Adams, Jay E., Crisis Counseling: Aid [30026]
Adams, Jay E., Crisis Counseling: Analysis [30027]
Adams, Jay E., Crisis Counseling: Direction [30028]
Adams, Jay E., Crisis Counseling: Inventory [30029]
Adams, Jay E., Effective Communication [30030]
Adams, Jay E., Fear of Death; Church Discipline; Being in the Hospital [30033]
Adams, Jay E., God's Standard and Program for Change; God's Methodology for Change [30036]
Adams, Jay E., Managing the Time God Gives Us; Schizophrenia; Role-Play Cases and Critiques (part 1) [30049]
Adams, Jay E., Marriage and Family Life (part 1): Purpose of Companionship, Cleaving (part 1) [30049A]
Adams, Jay E., Marriage and Family Life (part 2): Headship; Husband's Helper; Submission (part 2) [30050]
Adams, Jay E., Marriage and Family Life (part 3): Discipline, Motivation, Good for Evil (part 3) [30051]
Adams, Jay E., Proper Submission to the Proper Authorities [30057]
Adams, Jay E., Q&A: Counseling Woman Whose Husband Abuses Her and Children [30058]
Adams, Jay E., Q&A: What Certain Gifts Are Required for Counseling? What if a Person Ignores His Problem? [30059]
Adams, Jay E., Question-Asking Techniques; The Need for Homework in Counseling [30060]
Adams, Jay E., Questions and Answers: How Do You Counsel Deep Depression? [30061]
Adams, Jay E., Questions and Answers; What Is Marriage? Marriage and Family Problems [30062]
Adams, Jay E., Role-Play and Critique (part 1); Wife Abandoned; Potential Suicide [30064]
Adams, Jay E., Role-Play and Critique (part 2); Wife Won't Speak; Homosexuality; Wife With Cancer [30065]
Adams, Jay E., Role-Play and Critique (part 3) [30066]
Adams, Jay E., Role-Play and Critique (part 4) [30067]
Adams, Jay E., Role-Play Cases and Critiques (part 2) [30068]
Adams, Jay E., Sex Change; Division in Eldership; Children; Suicide; Paranoia; Repression; Forgetting; Death [30070]
Adams, Jay E., Should a Christian Be Able to Counsel? Instilling Hope in the Counselee [30072]
Adams, Jay E., Solving Marriage Problems: Biblical Solutions for Christian Counselors [30074]
Adams, Jay E., Sovereignty of God in Counseling [30075]
Adams, Jay E., The Bible in Counseling [30076]
Adams, Jay E., The Role of Father in the Home [30084]
Adams, Jay E., The Role of Husband in the Home [30085]
Adams, Jay E., The Use of Talk in Counseling [30087]
Adams, Jay E., War Within [30094]
Adams, Jay E., Winning Your Unsaved Husband [30105]
Books-by-Ear, Books-By-Ear Catalog (Seattle, WA [Books-by-Ear, P.O. Box 75628, Seattle 98125]: Books-by-Ear). G1016
Broger, John C. (developer/editor), Course I: The Self-Confrontation Syllabus for Biblical Counseling Training and Course I: Self-Confrontation Tapes [20036]
Broger, John C. (developer/editor), Course II: Nouthetic Counseling Study Guide and Course II: Self-Confrontation Tapes (8 cassette tapes) (Rancho Mirage, CA: Biblical Counseling Foundation). 20037
Mack, Wayne, Biblical Solutions to Life's Problems (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Media). 20601
National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, What To Do When: Addresses, Workshops; Brandt, Adams, et al. [20468]
Stark, Jeff, Bedtime Means Peacetime; From a Boring to a Thankful Home; Training Your Kids; Kids Are Great; Questions and Answers [30393]
Stark, Jeff, Beware of Flattery; Afraid of People; Anxiety; Your Husband Is a Grasshopper; Being Single in the Military [30394]
Stark, Jeff, Cause of Depression; Violence or Discipline? Born Again Blues; Companionship in Marriage; Sinning Counselors [30395]
Stark, Jeff, Constant Anger; Anxiety; Keep on Loving; Great Life -- Bad Depression; Question and Answer [30397]
Stark, Jeff, Counselor's Marriage; Marriage Is a Covenant of Companionship; Your Associates; Grumbling in Marriage; Spiritual Dryness [30398]
Stark, Jeff, Criticalness; Happy Repentance; Defensiveness; Goodness of Pain; The Blessed Hope [30399]
Stark, Jeff, Folly (Proverbs 22:15); Marital Companionship; Lonely; Anxiety (Matthew 6); Why Are You Eager? [30401]
Stark, Jeff, Forgive and Forget; Painful Reminders (parts 1 and 2); Never Able to Forgive; Q&A [30401]
Stark, Jeff, Having a Will; Confidential Counseling; No-Fault Divorce; Religious Freedom; Choosing an Attorney [30404]
Stark, Jeff, Help Sober Spouse (Galatians 5); Unity in Marriage; Physical Attractiveness in Marriage; Anger [30405]
Stark, Jeff, Hypocrite; Pride; Homosexual Metamorphosis; Rejection; Happiness [30407]
Stark, Jeff, Kids Driving Me Nuts; How to Spell Relief; Depression; Anger; Bulimia [30408]
Stark, Jeff, Prayer and Anxiety (parts 1-4); Q&A [30413]
Stark, Jeff, Secret of Contentment; Jesus Can Change Anyone; Anger, Irritation, Impatience; Principles for Good Marriage; Fear [30414]
Stark, Jeff, Solve Depression; Wife: Fragile Vase; Change; Wise Son to Happy Daddy; Joy [30417]
Stark, Jeff, Spiritual Weariness (parts 1-3); Scripture and Counseling [30418]
Stark, Jeff, Temptation; Kiss Leading to Death; Procrastination; Bad Friendships; Beauty Is the Beast [30420]
Stark, Jeff, Too Much Counseling; Counsel Yourself; Friendship Counseling (parts 1 and 2); Revival Through Friendship [30421]
Stark, Jeff, Trust in God; Spiritual Happiness; Why Life Seems Unbearable; Don't Turn Off Your Radio [30422]
Stark, Jeff, Warning to Singles; Deadly Pollution; Your Children's Friends; Questions and Answers [30423]
Stark, Jeff, Where to Go When Anxious (part 1); How to Overcome Anxiety (parts 2-4); Q&A [30424]
Tripp, Paul, When Things Go From Bad to Worse [30437]
Tripp, Paul, Christ Our Model (part 1) [30432]
Tripp, Paul, Christ Our Model (part 2) [30433]
See also: The teaching of the lord jesus christ, Christ our example, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Sound word associates, Christian counseling and educational foundation, Works of jay adams, Audio cassettes, CCEF speakers, The national association of nouthetic counselors tape library
Audio Cassette Tapes on Counseling Subjects
Westminster Theological Seminary, Westminster Media Cassette Catalog [30111]
Sound Word Associates Library of Biblical Counselors
http://www.soundword.com/ccon.html
Audio cassette JA409.
Features audio cassettes of conservative, Reformed publications. "Discover the freedom of full-length and condensed books on audio cassettes." Includes index.
Biblical Counseling Foundation
http://www.bcfministries.org/About%20BCF/about%20bcf.html
Biblical Counseling Foundation
http://www.bcfministries.org/About%20BCF/about%20bcf.html
This book is accompanied by an audio cassette series of 24 tapes. Related WebLinks
The National Association of Nouthetic Counselors Tape Library
http://www.kyrios.com/soundword/nanc.html
Nouthetic Counseling Home Page -- Competent to Counsel
http://www.lifeisworship.com/nanc/index.htm
Westminster Theological Seminary Bookstore
http://www.wts.edu/bookstore/
National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC)
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
http://www.ccef.org/
Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF)
1803 East Willow Grove Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
Telephone: 215.884.7676
Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (formerly CCEF West)
http://www.ibcd.org/
Biblical Counseling Foundation
http://www.bcfministries.org/About%20BCF/about%20bcf.html
Sound Word Associates Library of Biblical Counselors
http://www.soundword.com/ccon.html
Still Waters Revival Books
http://www.swrb.com/
Clark, Homer H., Jr., The Law of Domestic Relations in the United States (St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Co., 1968). 20602
Joslin, G. Stanley, The Minister's Law Handbook (New York, NY: Channel Press, 1962). 20603
Levicoff, Steve, Christian Counseling and the Law (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, c1991). ISBN:
Malony, A. Newton, Thomas L. Needham, and Samuel Southard, Clergy Malpractice (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1986). 20605
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil. (Deuteronomy 30:15)
None of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. (Daniel 12:10)
It has been true from the beginning of the world, that obedience is better than any sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22,) and is the parent of all virtues. -- John Calvin commenting on Genesis 4:2, Calvin's Commentary on Genesis, p. 118
A wealth of information on Biblical Counseling is found on audio cassette tapes, and many of the best tapes are available from Sound Word Associates.
Ankerberg, John, and John Weldon The Myth of Safe Sex: The Devastating Consequences of Violating God's Plan
Price, Greg, Christian Education in the Home: Help! My Daughter Wants to Date (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692) and (Grand Rapids, MI:
Reformation Heritage Books, Inc.,) 1999).
See also: Sexual Wholeness, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Sexual relationship, Home schooling, Sex education, Counseling for sex related problems, Protecting children from dangers, Sex, The wisdom books, Counsel for young men, Counsel for young women, Abuse, Child abuse, Gratuitous sex, Carnality and flesh pleasing, Adultery, Abortion, Single parenting, Fatherlessness, Suffrage
Sex Respect
Price, Greg, "Dating or Courtship: Which is Biblical? (1/2)
Justifying Faith
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. (Psalm 127:3)
For Thou -- Thou hast possessed my reins,
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil. (Deuteronomy 30:15)
If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. (Exodus 21:22-25)
Sanctity of Life is the basis of Western Civilization. In the Abortion Holocaust we are witnessing the destruction of Western Civilization. -- D. James Kennedy
The Journal of the American Medical Association reported (early 2001) a study of 247 women who died in pregnancy in the state of Maryland. The leading cause of death during pregnancy was murder. Twenty-one percent of the women studied were murdered.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (Psalm 32:1-5)
"For the Christian, the acknowledgment of God as the Creator of life, brings to bear one very significant life-transforming truth. The Bible makes it specific that God, in his love, created man. Thus, it is not life that precedes love, but love that precedes life. It is the love of God that gave us life in creation, just as it is the love of a mother that enables a child to live, in procreation. Any attempt to thwart the love of God, thwarts His design and brings discord in life because it rejects the very motivation in the creation of life.
Since 1973 there have been an estimated 40,740,000 abortions in The United States (2001 estimate). This approximates the number of legal and illegal immigrants to this country during that period.
*American Portrait Films, "Hard Truth: The Pro-Life Tool of the Decade" (Cleveland, OH [American Portrait Films, Inc., P.O. Box 19266, Cleveland 44119]: American Portrait Films, Inc., 1992). 20606
*American Portrait Films, For Life: A Catalog of Pro-Life Video Titles (Cleveland, OH [American Portrait Films, Inc., P.O. Box 19266, Cleveland 44119]: American Portrait Films, Inc., 1992). 20610
American Portrait Films
Baker, Don, Beyond Choice: The Abortion Story No One Is Telling (Multnomah Pub, April 1990).
*Beckwith, Francis J., Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, August 13, 2007), 312 pages.
*Brand, Paul, and Philip Yancey, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, September 1997).
Burtchaell, James T., Rachel Weeping: The Case Against Abortion (New York, NY: Harper and Row and Harpercollins, 1984).
Curro, Ellen, Caring Enough to Help: Counseling at a Crisis Pregnancy Center (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, April 1990).
Everett, Carol, with Jack Shaw, The Scarlet Lady: The Confessions of a Successful Abortionist (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth and Hyatt Publishers, 1991).
*Foreman, Joseph L., Shattering the Darkness: The Crisis of the Cross in the Church Today (Cooling Spring Press, April 1992), 186 pages.
Fowler, Paul B., Abortion: Toward an Evangelical Consensus (Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1987). 20617
Garton, Jean, Who Broke the Baby (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1979). 20618
Grant, George, with Gary North, "Planned Parenthood: Your Tax Dollars at Work" (Fort Worth, TX: Dominion Press). 20620
Grant, George, Grand Illusions: The Legacy of Planned Parenthood (Franklin, TN: Legacy Communications, 1993). 20621
*Grant, George, The Quick and the Dead: RU486 and the New Chemical Warfare Against Your Family (Wheaton, IL: Good News Publishers [Crossway Books]). 20622
*Grant, George, Third Time Around: A History of the Pro-Life Movement From the First Century to the Present (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth and Hyatt Publishers, 1990). 20623
Hoffmeier, James K. (editor), Abortion: A Christian Understanding and Response (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House). 20624
Jackson, Mark, Newborn Child Murder: Women, Illegitimacy and the Courts in Eighteenth-Century England . . ."
*Johnston, George F. (compiler), Abortion From the Religious and Moral Perspective: An Annotated Bibliography (Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies. Praeger Publishers, March 30, 2003), 264 pages.
McDonagh, Josephine, Child Murder and British Culture, 1720-1900 (Cambridge University Press, December 8, 2003), 292 pages.
Michels, Nancy, Helping Women Recover From Abortion [40197]
Morecraft, Joe, III, With Liberty and Justice for All, 2nd edition, (Covenant House Books, 1995).
Nathansen, Bernard N., and Richard N. Ostling, Aborting America (Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, 1979). 20625
*Nathansen, Bernard N., The Hand of God
*Reagan, Ronald, Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1984). 20607
Scott, Douglas, Bad Choices: A Look Inside Planned Parenthood (Brentwood, TN: Legacy Communications, 1992). 20627
Smith, F. Legard, When Choice Becomes God (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, c1990). 20628
*Terry, Randall A., Accessory to Murder: The Enemies, Allies and Accomplices to the Death of Our Culture (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth and Hyatt Publishers, 1990). 20629
*Terry, Randall, Operation Rescue (Springdale, PA: Whitaker House, 1988). 20630
White, Margaret, Two Million Silent Killings: The Truth About Abortion (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House). 20632
*Young, Curt, The Least of These: What Everyone Should Know About Abortion (Chicago, IL: Moody Press). 20633
See also: Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Sexual relationship, Gratuitous sex a cause of violence, Suffrage and reproductive rights, Sexual wholeness, Abstinence, The ten commandments, Ethics, Carnality and flesh pleasing, Self-denial, Rebellion and lawlessness: wickedness, demonic possession, substance abuse, abnormal behavior, insanity, mental illness, mental retardation
American Portrait Films
LifeDynamics.com
Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States (05/2006)
Legal Aspects of Counseling
"Modern civil law foresees only civil enforcement. Biblical law requires civil enforcement and declares the certainty of ultimate divine judgment in history for failure to enforce His Laws [Isaiah 17:14; Jeremiah 17:11]. Biblical criminal law is thus essentially religious law, and it has in mind two courts, the God-ordained courts of the social order, and the Supreme Court of Almighty God.
"Ehrlich's comment is to the point:
It is difficult to compare Biblical sins with statutory crimes since in the former all are based on moral and spiritual values whereas in the latter only that is a crime which fits into the structure of the statute sought to be enforced. (J.W. Ehrlich, The Holy Bible and The Law, p. 92.)
"Precisely. Biblical law is the word of God; it therefore represents an ultimate order which is written into the texture of all creation and into the heart of man. Hence, a jury system is valid in terms of Biblical law, since the decision is in terms of a fundamental law which all men know, whether they acknowledge it or not. Civil statutes represent only the will of the state, not an objective and absolute moral order. Statutory law creates lawlessness, because society is then no longer governed by an absolute standard of justice but rather by the fiat will of the state. Like fiat money, fiat law lacks substance, and it quickly destroys itself, and all who rely on it. It is a form of fraud, and a major form." -- Rousas John Rushdoony, The Institutes of Biblical Law, pp. 498-499.
"Focuses on marital problems and provides a comprehensive, nontechnical discussion of breach of promise suits, annulments, obligations to support the family, the legal status of women, tort liability, protection for rights of consortium, divorce, alimony, and custody, etc. Wherever the laws of a state differ from the general norm these variations appear in the footnotes. Pastors and counselors will find this an invaluable treatment." -- Cyril J. Barber
"Alerts the pastor or counselor about possible legal complications." -- Cyril J. Barber
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Faces the dilemma of clergy malpractice suits realistically. Assesses the complexities arising from Nally vs. Grace Community Church of Sun Valley. Deals informatively with the law, offering encouragement as well as certain cautions to those involved in a counseling ministry." -- Cyril J. Barber
BIBLICAL COUNSEL BY SUBJECT
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him. -- God The Father (Matthew 17:5)
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. (Romans 7:12-14)
Abstinence
Utimately the Seventh Commandment is about our fidelity to Christ.
"Contrasts the non-covenantal pagan view of dating with the covenantal Christian view of Biblical courtship. Shows how the world has insidiously invaded the church (through music, TV, movies, godless public education, etc.) and how this has impacted the raising of our children. Includes a lengthy list of questions for interviewing prospective suitors and an appendix on the Biblical role of women. A very practical, unique item, laying the foundation for blessed biblical marriages. Related item: Courtship Versus Dating by Greg Price." -- SWRB
"Dating or Courtship: Which is Biblical?, audio cassette online by Greg Price
http://sphynx.idontknow.com/swrb/dating.ram
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html
Related WebLinks
True Love Waits
http://www.truelovewaits.com/
http://www.sexrespect.com/default2.html
http://sphynx.idontknow.com/swrb/dating.ram
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr1cha.html#justfaith
Abortion and the Sanctity of Life
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.
Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them. (Psalm 106:37-41)
Thou dost cover me in my mother's belly.
I confess Thee, because that with wonders I have been distinguished.
Wonderful are Thy works,
And my soul is knowing it well.
My substance was not hid from Thee,
When I was made in secret,
Curiously wrought in the lower part of earth. (Psalm 139:13-15, YLTHB)
"One can readily see how the failure to implement the role of love has resulted in modern man becoming the most abortive of life in all of history. The opposite of love is selfishness, and the rights of the one bearing the baby have now eradicated the love needed to give life. From `live and let live,' we have moved to `live and let die.' Love is creation's first law, and if love has preceded life, then for life to succeed, it must live within the boundaries of this love." -- Ravi Zacharias, A SHATTERED VISAGE: THE REAL FACE OF ATHEISM
"I honestly have never seen anything quite so powerful -- or quite so anointed." -- George Grant
"The `Hard Truth" shatters the myth of choice." -- Carol Everett. A video cassette.
American Portrait Films
http://www.amport.com/
"This catalog represents pro-life titles we believe worthy of owning and sharing with others. You will find timely, related subjects here, from teenage sexuality, to the treatment of pro-life activists, to the advent of `mercy killing' in our hospitals and nursing homes.
"In the near future American Portrait Films will be carrying a large number of instructional and wholesome entertainment videos. . . ." -- John A. Hocevar
Select titles produced by American Portrait Films: "Hard Truth," "Parents' Rights Denied," "The Silent Scream," "The Brutal Truth," "Tell the Truth: Rally for Life '90," "America Speaks Up For Life," "No Alibis," "Your Crisis Pregnancy," "The Massacre of Innocence," "The Hidden Holocaust," and many more.
American Portrait Films
We now offer over 30 Christian creation science videos, young earth creationism videos, creation science videos, and videos on other creationist topics as well as 100 other thought provoking pro life, pro family videos.
http://www.amport.com/
We now (2001) offer over 30 Christian creation science videos, young earth creationism videos, creation science videos, and videos on other creationist topics as well as 100 other thought provoking pro life, pro family videos.
http://www.amport.com/
"True and heart-breaking story of a young woman, her three abortions, her failed marriage, her depression and despair, the loss of her only child through the courts to grandparents, and her present infertility." -- GCB
"DEFENDING LIFE is the most comprehensive defense of the prolife position on abortion ever published. It is sophisticated, but still accessible to the ordinary citizen. Without high-pitched rhetoric or appeals to religion, the author offers a careful and respectful case for why the prolife view of human life is correct. He responds to the strongest prochoice arguments found in law, science, philosophy, politics, and the media. He explains and critiques Roe v. Wade, and he explains why virtually all the popular prochoice arguments fail. There is simply nothing like this book.
"Francis J. Beckwith is Associate Professor of Church-State Studies, Baylor University, where he teaches in the departments of philosophy and political science and the J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies. A 2002-2003 Madison Research Fellow in the Politics Department at Princeton University, he is a graduate of Fordham University (Ph.D., philosophy) and the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (M.J.S.), where he won the CALI Award for academic excellence in the Reproductive Control Seminar. His more than a dozen books include IS STATECRAFT SOULCRAFT? CHRISTIANITY AND POLITICS (forthcoming); TO EVERYONE AN ANSWER: A CASE FOR THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW (2004); LAW, DARWINISM, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THE CHALLENGE OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN (2003); DO THE RIGHT THING: READINGS IN APPLIED ETHICS AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY, Second Edition (2002); and THE NEW MORMON CHALLENGE: RESPONDING TO THE LATEST DEFENSES OF A FAST-GROWING MOVEMENT (2002), which was a finalist for the Gold Medallion Award in theology and doctrine. With interests in jurisprudence, politics, philosophy of religion, and public policy, Professor Beckwith has published in a wide variety of academic journals including the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, Journal of Social Philosophy, International Philosophical Quarterly, Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Journal of Medicine & Philosophy, American Journal of Jurisprudence, Journal of Medical Ethics, Public Affairs Quarterly, Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, Social Theory & Practice, Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Christian Bioethics, Nevada Law Journal, Journal of Law & Religion, and Philosophia Christi. His website is http://www.francisbeckwith.com." -- Publisher's Annotation
"The human body is an endlessly fascinating repository of secrets. The miracle of the skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles . . .your physical being is knit according to a pattern of incredible purpose. In Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and best-selling writer Philip Yancey explore the human body. Join them in a remarkable journey through inner space -- a spellbinding world of cells, systems, and chemistry that bears the impress of a still deeper, unseen reality. This Gold medallion Award-winning book uncovers eternal statements that God has made in the very structure of our bodies, presenting captivating insights into the Body of Christ."
Dr. Paul Brand was a world-renowned hand surgeon and leprosy specialist. Co-author with Philip Yancey of THE GIFT OF PAIN and FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. Philip Yancey serves as editor-at-large for Christianity Today magazine, has written twelve Gold Medallion Award-winning books, and two Kip Jordon ECPA Books of the Year, and lives with his wife in Colorado." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Searing and impeccable documentation, five essays presenting a strong and consistent case against abortion. This book would not be classified as a Biblical presentation, but nevertheless his arguments are strong. What a storehouse of ammunition against abortionists." -- GCB
"Much valuable information for training volunteers to serve at a crisis pregnancy center is included here. The entire Christian community will see how it can make a difference by touching hurting lives." -- GCB
"Carol Everett's SCARLET LADY: CONFESSIONS OF A SUCCESSFUL ABORTIONIST convicted my wife and I that the abortion industry is the immoral and money hungry, multi-million dollar monster that we always believed it to be. Mrs. Everett puts her own reputation on the line by showing what she did during her tenure as an abortionist. Yes, she calls herself this, even though she never picked up the knife or suction tube. She explains how low this profession can go by falsifying pregnacy reports, using pressure tactics like how much more money it will cost for an abortion the longer they wait, and even participates in the illegal transportation and the cover-up of an abortion patient's death. She even brought her daughter into this life she led. Anyone interested in how the abortion industry lies and winds its way into everyones lives should consider this a must read! " -- Reader's Comments
Post-abortion syndrome affects abortion workers as well as mothers.
"Don't read this book if you are not willing to be heart-wrenchingly challenged. Foreman effectively makes the distinction between committing to a social cause and picking up one's cross. They are not necessarily one and the same thing. It will not be rallies or political strategies or demonstrations alone that will deliver the death blow to abortion. The call is to the church to embrace the cross. It is the power of the cross that revolutionizes the culture and transforms every facet of life from marriage to business to politics and so on, rescuing those areas from darkness. . . ." -- Reader's Comment
"It fills a critical gap by clarifying the scriptural, logical, and biological assumptions upon which the pro-life and pro-choice movements are based. Fowler insists that `not one can be neutral on this issue' and concludes that Christians can reach a consensus against abortion." -- Charles Swindoll
"What you would want your daughter to know about abortion . . . intelligent, Biblical. . . . This is the book that Senator Hyde purchased and distributed to all the members of the legislature of the United States."
"A video cassette (VHS). How and why are American taxpayers subsidizing genocide today through the insidious program of Planned Parenthood?" -- Publisher's Annotation
Exposes the hidden agenda of Planned Parenthood.
"Will Christians be asleep as the abortion pill RU-486 threatens human life as they were when Roe vs. Wade first appeared? We must become informed about the danger lurking before us as the pro-death forces spend millions to being the French abortion pill to America!" -- GCB
"It is must reading for the concerned Christians who want to stay informed about RU-486, the abortion pill. RU-486 proponents claim it to be a `safe and effective post-coital contraceptive method.' However, it is not safe, or effective; and it does not prevent conception. But it does destroy unborn babies." -- CRM
"You will be enriched and enlightened as you read about the pro-life successes of people from the past like J. Hudson Taylor, Theodore Roosevelt, Mother Theresa, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, and others."
"This book contains an extensive study of relevant Biblical teaching on the subject of abortion as well as an extended list of practical guidelines for Christians wrestling with this moral issue." -- GCB
Of course, abortion is not unprecedented. Furthermore it is not unprecedented for man's law to be lenient toward mothers who murder their own children.
"Includes trials of eighteenth-century child murder cases."
"Johnston begins by claiming this is not just another bibliography on the subject of abortion. What makes his different? It is narrow in scope, addressing only the religious and moral perspectives without attempting to cover legal, sociological, political, and medical aspects. It contains more entries and has greater depth, is ambitiously comprehensive and includes many important publications, and has citations from all points of view. . . .
"George F. Johnston is Cataloger at the Langsam Library at the University of Cincinnati. He formerly served as Assistant Librarian at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Josephine McDonagh examines the concept of child murder in British culture in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by analyzing texts drawn from economics, philosophy, law, and medicine, as well as literature. McDonagh highlights the ways in which child murder echoes and reverberates in a variety of cultural debates and social practices. She traces a trajectory from Swift's a MODEST PROPOSAL through the debates on the New Woman at the turn of the twentieth century by way of Burke, Wordsworth, Wollstonecraft, George Eliot, George Egerton, and Thomas Hardy, among others.
"Josephine McDonagh is Reader in Romantic and Victorian Culture in the School of English and Humanities at Birkbeck College, University of London. She is the author of DE QUINCEY'S DISCIPLINES (1994) and GEORGE ELIOT (1997) and co-editor of TRANSACTIONS AND ENCOUNTERS: SCIENCE AND CULTURE IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY BRITAIN (2001)." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Joe Morecraft, III, was the pastor of the late Senator Larry McDonald, who was killed when the Russians shot down his plane. This is Christian politics made simple. A very readable book that will help you to think through the place of the government in our lives, namely, the government's authority and limitations. All this is done with many passages quoted from Scripture. There is a chapter on the life of Larry McDonald. . . ." -- FSP
"What are Christians to do when the civil government is evil? Must they always obey the authorities? What are the origins of civil government? Does the Bible authorize the government to execute criminals? Is abortion murder if it is legal? Shouldn't Christians stay out of politics? This book answers these questions and many more. Dr. Morecraft, pastor of Chalcedon Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, seeks Biblical answers to these questions. An instructive book for today." -- GCB
"Re-examines the abortion controversy, the abortion law, the theories behind the proabortionist lobby, and exposes the flagrant abuses being practiced in America today. Highlights the fact that socially this indicates a diminished respect for human life. Challenging." -- Cyril J. Barber
"During the decade immediately following the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, more than fifteen million unborn children were legally aborted. When one considers that this figure is ten times greater than the loss of all Americans in all of the nation's wars, some understanding of the enormity of the problem becomes apparent. In an unprecedented effort to make the public aware of the importance of the situation President Reagan addressed the volatile subject of abortion. `Afterwords' were supplied by the Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop, and Malcolm Muggeridgge." -- Cyril J. Barber
"Doug, who is a pro-life veteran from the Christian Action Council and the Free Congress Federation, has really done his homework and has thus made an indispensable contribution to this important area of sociopolitical scholarship. He covers vastly different material in a profoundly different fashion than I do in my book. There can be no competition when it comes to stopping the hideous juggernaut of Planned Parenthood." -- George Grant
Exposes the falsehood in the arguments of the Pro-Choice movement.
"Randall Terry exposes the purposes and tactics of the ACLU, NOW, and Planned Parenthood from a perfect vantage point -- prison . . . . It draws the battle lines between life and death more clearly than you have ever seen them drawn before."
Randall Terry is the recognized leader in this expanding movement.
"I consider Operation Rescue a legitimate front-line force in the pro-life movement. Please prayerfully consider joining with me in supporting this organization to save the lives of the unborn and to stop the killing permanently." -- D. James Kennedy
"An outspoken, moving and compelling work exposing the scandal of abortion and laying bare the ethical, scientific, and social impoverishment which abortion has brought in its train." -- GCB
"This book is being called a battle hymn for the unborn. It may be the most comprehensive handbook on abortion currently available." -- GCB
Related WebLinks
Pro-life.org
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Pro-life resource center
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Comprehensive documented statistics on legal abortions performed in the Unites States compiled by the Guttmacher Institute.
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html