The Sin of Comparison
Comparison is a common struggle, even among the disciples of John the Baptist. There is freedom when we look from our accomplishments and shortcomings to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
God Glorifying Change
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“We’re actually trying to get at the motivation. Until the person we’re discipling learns to adopt these new God-honoring motivations, then we could say our shepherding work isn’t done”
The Holy Spirit’s Role in the Process of Change
The Holy Spirit has set us free in Christ and dwells within us, giving life to our mortal bodies so that we can set our minds on the things of the Spirit, and live a life that pleases the Lord.
Potential Pitfalls of Gospel Centered Counseling
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The Biblical Counselor needs to use the gospel in a way that is faithful to all of Scripture and carries out the ultimate goal of God’s glory through sanctification.
Union with Christ: Our Hope for Sanctification
Union with Christ is the spiritual knitting together of Christ and the Christian through which the believer receives all the blessings of salvation.
True Wisdom from Above
Godly wisdom does not come naturally to us; our hearts are often bent towards selfish motives. God’s word shows us the path to true wisdom that will yield peaceful fruits of righteousness even in the face of difficult and tense conflicts.
How Our Lust for Man’s Approval Blinds Us to Sin
The desire to be loved, appreciated, and praised can lead the believer down a path of sin and pride, seeking the approval of those around them instead of the God who knows their weakness and loves them despite it.
Running the Race of Faith with Endurance
The Christian can lay aside distractions, sin, and weariness while keeping their focus on Jesus, our ultimate example of endurance.
Biblical Strategies for Fighting Sin
When the temptation of sin is overwhelming, remember that God has already won; there is guidance in the Bible and victory in Christ.
Civic Righteousness and Biblical Counseling
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God has restrained the effects of sin, allowing man to do seemingly good things. And yet, this knowledge, not grounded in truth, cannot be righteous.
Implications of Common Grace
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Whatever your doctrine of common grace is, it can’t limit what the Bible teaches about itself in terms of its own sufficiency.
