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What is the primary goal of biblical marriage counseling?
What is the primary goal of biblical marriage counseling?
Which of the following is NOT a compass point mentioned in the text for understanding the scope of biblical marriage counseling?
Which of the following is NOT a compass point mentioned in the text for understanding the scope of biblical marriage counseling?
The text states that marriage counseling is not individual counseling with an audience. What does this imply about the role of a biblical marriage counselor?
The text states that marriage counseling is not individual counseling with an audience. What does this imply about the role of a biblical marriage counselor?
The text emphasizes the importance of helping spouses "live out" Christ-like love in their marriage. Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of this type of love mentioned in the text?
The text emphasizes the importance of helping spouses "live out" Christ-like love in their marriage. Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of this type of love mentioned in the text?
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According to the passage, what is the ultimate goal of biblical marriage counseling?
According to the passage, what is the ultimate goal of biblical marriage counseling?
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What is the primary goal of marriage counseling?
What is the primary goal of marriage counseling?
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The text suggests that counselors should avoid becoming a 'marriage messiah' for couples. What is the primary reason for this?
The text suggests that counselors should avoid becoming a 'marriage messiah' for couples. What is the primary reason for this?
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What biblical reference does the text use to illustrate God's calling for couples to couple?
What biblical reference does the text use to illustrate God's calling for couples to couple?
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Based on the text, what is a crucial question for marriage counselors to ask themselves before, during, and after every session?
Based on the text, what is a crucial question for marriage counselors to ask themselves before, during, and after every session?
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What does the text recommend as the primary focus of marriage counseling?
What does the text recommend as the primary focus of marriage counseling?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a foundational principle for marriage counseling?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a foundational principle for marriage counseling?
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How should the counselor approach their role in the marriage counseling process?
How should the counselor approach their role in the marriage counseling process?
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Which biblical passage is discussed in the text as a key reference for understanding God's design for marriage?
Which biblical passage is discussed in the text as a key reference for understanding God's design for marriage?
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What is the core message the text conveys about the counselor's role in marriage counseling?
What is the core message the text conveys about the counselor's role in marriage counseling?
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The text emphasizes the importance of "gospel comfort" in marriage counseling. What does "gospel comfort" refer to in this context?
The text emphasizes the importance of "gospel comfort" in marriage counseling. What does "gospel comfort" refer to in this context?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of noutheteo counseling?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of noutheteo counseling?
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What is the main focus of noutheteo?
What is the main focus of noutheteo?
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What does the example of Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:20-29 illustrate about nouthetic counseling?
What does the example of Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:20-29 illustrate about nouthetic counseling?
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How can believers like you disciple couples like DeWayne and Trish toward communion with Christ?
How can believers like you disciple couples like DeWayne and Trish toward communion with Christ?
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What is the primary meaning of the word noutheteo?
What is the primary meaning of the word noutheteo?
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What is the significance of the four compass points (sustaining, healing, reconciling, and guiding) in biblical marriage counseling?
What is the significance of the four compass points (sustaining, healing, reconciling, and guiding) in biblical marriage counseling?
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What is the core principle of Parakaletic Biblical Marriage Counseling for Suffering Spouses?
What is the core principle of Parakaletic Biblical Marriage Counseling for Suffering Spouses?
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Study Notes
Biblical Marriage Counseling
- This chapter focuses on the methodology of biblical marriage counseling.
- Three prominent marriage counseling approaches in the author's PhD program were: family systems, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
- Each approach explored theology, including understanding people, diagnosing problems, and creating biblical prescriptions.
- The theology of marriage counseling was covered in prior chapters.
- Biblical counseling seeks to connect couples through gospel connection, envisioning counselors as collaborators in gospel coaching, and equipping couples to care for each other.
- Applying creation, fall, and redemption theology helps understand couples' struggles and how Christ can bring change.
- Counselors should consider the needs of the couple first to connect and encourage, not focus on rescuing the marriage.
Maturing as a Biblical Counselor
- Counselors should reflect on how creation, fall, and redemption theology impacts their ministry.
- Counselors should consider the couple, as they are not the messiah but collaborators with God.
- Key elements of the counselor's role include encouraging couples, collaborating through gospel coaching, and equipping couples to care for each other.
- Biblical counseling should build on the gospel and God's provision for couples.
- Counselors should focus on encouraging couples to relate healthily, and use the Gospel as a GPS to guide this process.
Gospel Coaching
- Marriage counselors act as Christian coaches, empowering couples to use their God-given gifts to strengthen their relationships.
- Counselors, like choreographers guiding a dance performance, lead couples in their journey to glorify God through their relationships.
- Marriage counselors should cheer couples on in their marital dance.
Gospel Care-Fronters
- Counselors should confront issues, weaknesses, and sins with concern, rather than naivety.
- It is important to lovingly expose sin and offer truth, forgiveness and a path to change rooted in God.
- This involves a representative role for counselors within the church body, fostering ongoing ministry through worship, preaching, small groups, and support systems.
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This quiz explores the key methodologies of biblical marriage counseling, including prominent approaches such as family systems and narrative therapy. It emphasizes the integration of theology into the counseling process and the importance of gospel connections in strengthening marital relationships. Additionally, reflect on how biblical principles apply to counselors in their practice.
