Note: The following essay is an excerpt from Dr. Adams’ as of yet unpublished manuscript entitled Adams’ Answers…Objections from Critics. Let me say right up front that I don’t mind fair and impartial criticism; I try to learn from it. But one thing I am somewhat sensitive about is this: there are … [Read more...] about “Adams, You Talk About Nothing Else But Sin”
Counseling
What to Do When You Are Stumped
I received the following question from one of our students today. This is a condensed paraphrase: We have covered so much information that I am afraid I will not recall what I need to when I encounter specific counseling situations. How do I remember where to begin? The question brought back … [Read more...] about What to Do When You Are Stumped
Commiserating
Commiserating doesn't help! "What's this all about?" It's about entering into a person's problems in such a way that all you do is agonize and "feel his pain." Some think that this is the way to help. Take it for real---it isn't. All you do---supposing your feelings are genuine---is indicate that … [Read more...] about Commiserating
Past Tense Living
When do Nouthetic Counselors deal with the past---or do they? They do not deal with the past even though at times it may appear that they do. How is that? Compare what they do with Freudian archaeological expeditions into a person's past. Freud was concerned with digging up the past to discover … [Read more...] about Past Tense Living
Counseling and the Sovereignty of God
Today we post an important article Dr. Adams presented as an oral address to the students and faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary forty-five years ago. It is longer than our usual posts but you will be rewarded if you devote the time to reading it carefully. Click the following link to … [Read more...] about Counseling and the Sovereignty of God