CrossTalkWhere Life & Scripture Meet
Michael Emlet, a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling Education Foundation (CCEF) has written a guide to connect the ancient texts of Scripture to our present lives. Emlet clarifies what the Bible is, and is not, before providing an insightful foundation of how to read the Bible. Biblical counseling, to Emlet, is the practice of reading Scripture (within the original context, expanded context, and application) while simultaneously reading people (as saint, sufferer, and sinner). This breakdown, grounded in theology, provides a rich methodology of linking passages to problems or people. While it's overwhelming at times (Emlet has high expectations of his readers), you'll finish the book far better equipped in the application of Scripture. This book is especially important for counselors, pastors, seminarians, and full-time ministry, but all thoughtful Christians will benefit from reading it. I trust that my personal ministry will be blessed by having read this book.
No comments:
Post a Comment