Theological Foundations for Counseling

Offers a theological foundation for Christian counseling, arguing that we must use God’s two books–nature and Scripture–in theology and counseling.
How should Christians counsel?

In Theological Foundations for Counseling, theologian J.V. Fesko equips students and practitioners with essential doctrinal knowledge for Christian counseling practice.

Fesko charts a course beyond the biblical-versus-integrationist debate, grounded in the rich soil of classic Reformed theology. He argues that God has authored two books–Scripture and creation–and that faithful counselors must learn to read both well. Theological Foundations for Counseling

bridges the counseling divide with a thoroughly biblical, Reformed framework;
covers key doctrines, including revelation, covenant theology, common grace, union with Christ, sanctification, suffering, and more;
draws on Augustine, the Westminster Standa