PSYCH-1: The Authority of Scripture

The Biblical Counseling View (BC view) affirms the authority of Scripture as the ultimate source of truth and knowledge. This means that all psychological theories and concepts must be evaluated in light of Scripture. If a theory or concept is not consistent with Scripture, then it must be rejected.

PSYCH-2: The Sinful Nature of Humanity

The BC view also affirms the sinful nature of humanity. This means that all people are born with a tendency to sin, and that this tendency will inevitably lead to problems in our lives. The BC view sees sin as the root cause of all psychological problems, and it therefore emphasizes the need for personal repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as the solution to these problems.

PSYCH-3: The Person of Jesus Christ

The BC view sees Jesus Christ as the ultimate counselor. Jesus is the perfect example of what it means to be human, and he is also the only one who can offer us true forgiveness and healing from our sin. The BC view therefore emphasizes the need for Christians to follow the example of Jesus in their own lives, and to seek his help in dealing with their problems.

PSYCH-4: The Holy Spirit

The BC view also affirms the role of the Holy Spirit in the counseling process. The Holy Spirit is the one who convicts us of sin, and he is also the one who gives us the power to overcome our sin. The BC view therefore emphasizes the need for Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit for help in their counseling.

PSYCH-5: The Church

The BC view sees the church as an essential part of the counseling process. The church is the body of Christ, and it is the place where we can find support and encouragement from other believers. The BC view therefore emphasizes the need for Christians to seek help from their church community when they are struggling with problems.

PSYCH-6: The Counseling Process

The BC view sees the counseling process as a process of helping people to grow in their knowledge of God and his Word. The goal of counseling is to help people to become more like Jesus Christ, and to experience the freedom that comes from living in obedience to him.

The Transformational View

The Transformational View (TV view) is a more recent development in the field of Christian psychology. The TV view is based on the belief that the goal of counseling is to help people to experience a transformation in their lives. This transformation is not just a change in behavior, but a change in the way that people think, feel, and relate to others.

The TV view emphasizes the importance of helping people to understand the biblical worldview, and to apply this worldview to their lives. The TV view also emphasizes the importance of helping people to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Foundational Commitment of Jesus’s Psychology

The foundational commitment of Jesus’s psychology is love. Jesus showed love for people in many ways, including by healing their physical and emotional wounds, by forgiving their sins, and by giving them hope for the future. The TV view believes that love is the most powerful force in the universe, and that it is the key to true transformation.

Entwistle’s Critique of the Neutral Parties Model

Entwistle critiques the Neutral Parties model because he believes that it is not possible to be truly neutral when it comes to the integration of psychology and Christianity. Entwistle argues that all psychologists, whether they realize it or not, bring their own worldview to the table. This worldview will inevitably influence the way that they interpret psychological data and the way that they develop psychological theories.

Similarities and Differences Between Colonialists and the “New” Nouthetic Movement

The Colonialists and the “new” nouthetic movement are both based on the belief that the Bible is the ultimate authority in all matters, including psychology. However, there are some important differences between these two approaches.

The Colonialists were more rigid in their interpretation of the Bible, and they were more likely to use authoritarian methods in counseling. The “new” nouthetic movement is more flexible in its interpretation of the Bible, and it is more likely to use collaborative methods in counseling.

Conclusion

The BC view, the TV view, and the Neutral Parties model are just three of the many different approaches to the integration of psychology and Christianity. There is no one right way to integrate these two disciplines, and the best approach will vary depending on the individual counselor and the client.