Biblical Counseling: Bringing Truth to Life Through Christ-Centered Care
Author: ABC
Category: Biblical Counseling
Biblical counseling is intentional discipleship rooted in the hope of Jesus Christ. In a world full of self-help strategies, it stands apart because it relies on the unchanging truth of God’s Word and the sufficiency of Christ for every struggle of the heart.
As Dr. John Henderson notes in Equipped to Counsel, biblical counseling is Christians helping one another apply the gospel to everyday life. It’s not reserved for specialists—it belongs to the body of Christ.
The Foundation: God and His Word
God is our Creator and Sustainer (Genesis 1:27; Colossians 1:17). He knows the human heart (Psalm 139:1–4), and His Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). Scripture is central to counseling because God uses it to bring wisdom, clarity, and hope.
Real Problems, Heart-Level Hope
Our struggles—fear, anxiety, conflict, addiction, depression—are not merely behavioral. Jesus teaches that the heart drives life: “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). Biblical counseling asks clarifying questions about belief, trust, and desire so change begins from the inside out.
Christ at the Center
Change is not a method—it’s a Person. Apart from Christ we can do nothing (John 15:5). He forgives the guilty, comforts the broken, gives wisdom to the confused, and offers rest to the weary (Matthew 11:28–30). As Dr. Jeremy Lelek summarizes: biblical counseling is heart transformation through the power of the gospel.
Community & Hope
Counseling belongs in the life of the local church. We carry one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2) and obey Christ together (Matthew 28:20). Biblical counseling never dismisses pain, but it anchors hope in Jesus. He heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3), renews minds (Romans 12:2), frees from sin (Romans 6:6–7), and strengthens the weak (Isaiah 40:29).
Take the Next Step
If your heart is stirred to help others with the truth of Scripture, we invite you to grow with us. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, counselor, missionary, small group leader, or simply a follower of Christ who cares about people—you can be equipped for biblical soul care.
About the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC)
The mission of ABC is to encourage, equip, and empower the church to care for the souls of people with the truth of Scripture. ABC provides biblical counseling certification, resources, and training for churches and individuals. Learn more at christiancounseling.com.
Posted on October 15, 2025