Description
Puritan writers-theologians were masters at understanding the nature of human beings and applying Scripture in practical ways to help people. Looking to Scripture as the final authority, the Puritans grounded their own counselling practices in a proper view of the sovereignty of God and the underlying heart issues of people. By understanding why people struggle and the provision God makes for our struggles, counsellors today will be better equipped to guide those they counsel toward God-appointed solutions.
Endorsements
This book is a goldmine for anyone involved in helping hurting people. We are invited to gain wisdom - a deeper understanding of people & of how God's grace can change and strengthen them through 'the sufferings of this present time'.
--- Edward Donnelly
Our arrogance leads us to believe that the past has nothing to offer by way of insight and comfort for our present struggles. Mark Deckard guides us through the rich pastoral theology of Puritan preacher/theologians such as Burroughs, Edwards, Brooks, Owen, Bridges, and others on emotions, contentment, sin, depression, and more. I enthusiastically recommend this book to seminarians, counselors, theologians, and interested laypeople.
--- Tremper Longman
Product Details
Title: Helpful Truth in Past Places: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Counseling
Author: Mark A. Deckard
Publisher: Mentor
Pages: 208
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.5 x 13.8 x 1.3 cm
ISBN: 9781845505455