Biblical Psychology: A Biblical Hand-book to the Human Mind

Biblical Psychology: A Biblical Hand-book to the Human Mind
Author: Daniel G. McCrillis, Th. D.
Publisher: Gateway International Publishing
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2015-05-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 098517532X

It has become common knowledge that Christianity in America is in a psychological crisis. As the answers to our problems are continuously being expressed by external remedies such as addiction programs, self-help teachings, ministry adventures, 100 ways to…, the average state of the inner Christian (1st Tim. 4:8) is starving. The mind was so relevant in the time of Christ that surprisingly one-fourth of the New Testament directly or indirectly refers to it in some way. Biblical Psychology brings the human mind out of the shadows and into the forefront of contextual and hermeneutical criticism. Although it is believed that the mind is the most powerful machine in the world, we find in Biblical Psychology that it is impossible to tap into its energy without properly understanding the purposes of its intellectual properties: attention, conscience, emotion, heart, imagination, knowledge, memory, opinions, perception, reason, understanding, and thought. • What is logic? How do I use my logic and reasoning for good? • What is my conscience? How do I keep a good conscience? • What is the purpose of my memory? How do I delete bad files from my mind’s memory and upload the right files? • How can I get control of my out-of-control mind? • Do my feelings ever lie? Can I trust my feelings? • In what part of the mind does depression exist, and can I beat it without medication? • What is the purpose of knowledge? • How do I know if my perception is right or wrong? • What is the purpose of my imagination? • What is the most practical way to have a positive attitude? • How do I overcome my addictive behavior, fear, inferiority complex, negativity, etc.? Not only does Biblical Psychology provide answers to the previous questions, but will bring to the table the mind’s great riddles: what it is, how it works, what its safeguards are, and how to use it rightly. Finally, we will discover that the mental logistics found within the Bible are the answer to the Christian’s reformation (Rom. 12:1-2) and the secret to obtaining an identifiable power from God (2nd Tim. 1:7) in the inner man. A Must for Everyone!

Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith

Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith
Author: Paul Moes
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493441647

Drawn from more than sixty years of classroom experience, this introductory guide provides students with a coherent framework for considering psychology from a Christian perspective. Paul Moes and Donald Tellinghuisen explore biblical themes of human nature in relation to all major areas of psychology, showing how a Christian understanding of humans can inform the study of psychology. The first edition has proven to be a successful textbook, with over 11,000 copies sold. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout based on student and instructor feedback. Brief, accessible chapters correspond to standard introductory psychology textbooks, making this an excellent supplemental text. The book includes end-of-chapter questions. An updated test bank for professors is available through Textbook eSources.

Thriving with Stone Age Minds

Thriving with Stone Age Minds
Author: Justin L. Barrett
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830888497

What does God's creation of humanity through the process of evolution mean for how we think about human flourishing? Combining scientific evidence with wisdom from the Bible and Christian theology, this introduction explores how the field of evolutionary psychology can be a powerful tool for understanding human nature and our distinctively human purpose.

A System of Biblical Psychology

A System of Biblical Psychology
Author: Franz Delitzsch
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2014-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781497829077

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.

The Psychology of the Bible

The Psychology of the Bible
Author: Brian J. McVeigh
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1788360435

Fire and brimstone, bellowing prophets, and a good dose of old-fashioned sermonizing — these are the images the Bible brings to mind. But this assortment of sacred writings, in particular the Old Testament, is more than a collection of colorful allegories or miracles-and-morals mythology. Though written in the first millennium BCE, these holy writings are a nostalgic recounting of a lost 'super-religious' mentality that characterized the Bronze Age. The Psychology of the Bible explores how the Old Testament provides perspective into the tumultuous transition from an earlier mentality to a new paradigm of interiorized psychology and introspective religiosity that came to characterize the first millennium BCE. By examining the Old Testament's historical background and theopolitical context, utilizing linguistic analysis, and applying systems and communication theory, this book interprets biblical passages through a new lens. It analyzes divine voices, visions, and appearances of heavenly messengers — angel and prophets — as neurocultural phenomena and explains why they were so common. This book also answers why definitions of God changed so radically, illuminates the divinatory role of idols and other oracular aids (e.g. the Ark of the Covenant), provides a framework for appreciating why ‘wisdom literature' became so significant, and clarifies the linkages among music, poetry, and inspiration.

Biblical Psychology

Biblical Psychology
Author: Daniel G. Mccrillis
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-06-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781548233969

It has become common knowledge that Christianity in America is in a psychological crisis. The answers to our problems are frequently expressed through external remedies - another addiction program, self-help teaching, ministry adventure, 100 ways to..., - while the average state of the inner man (I Tim. 4:8) is starving. From the secular position, we see that more people are being categorized and diagnosed with mental disorders and imbalances. Surprisingly, one-fourth of the New Testament directly or indirectly refers to the mind, making the subject more than relevant. Biblical Psychology brings the human mind out of the shadows and into the forefront of contextual and hermeneutical criticism. Although it is believed that the mind is the most powerful machine in the world, it is impossible to tap into its energy without properly understanding the purposes of its intellectual properties: attention, conscience, emotion, heart, imagination, knowledge, memory, opinions, perception, reason, understanding, and thought. * What is logic? How do I use my logic and reasoning for good?* What is my conscience? How do I keep a good conscience?* What is the purpose of my memory? How do I delete bad files from my mind's memory and upload the right files?* How can I get control of my out-of-control mind?* Do my feelings ever lie? Can I trust my feelings?* In what part of the mind does depression exist, and can I beat it without medication?* What is the purpose of knowledge?* How do I know if my perception is right or wrong?* What is the purpose of my imagination?* What is the most practical way to have a positive attitude? * How do I overcome my addictive behavior, fear, inferiority complex, negativity, etc.? Questions like these will be answered as we study the mind from a biblical perspective. Also we'll bring to the table the mind's great riddles: what it is, how it works, what its safeguards are, and how to use it rightly. Finally, we will discover that the mental logistics found within the Bible are the answer to the Christian's reformation (Rom. 12:1-2) and obtaining the power of God (II Tim. 1:7) in his life. A Must for Everyone!

Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods

Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods
Author: Malcolm Jeeves
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-05-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830895620

In this hypothetical correspondence, Malcolm Jeeves urges Christian students to enter the brave new world of neuroscience ready to have their faith examined and their experiences of God put to the test. When we do this, he argues, being mindful of oversimplifications as we go, the integration of Christianity and psychology becomes possible.

The Physical Nature of Christian Life

The Physical Nature of Christian Life
Author: Warren S. Brown
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2012-06-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0521515939

This book explores the implications of recent insights in modern neuroscience that attribute mental capacities often ascribed to a disembodied soul instead to the functions of the brain and body in collaboration with social experience. It explores how this insight changes the traditional "care of souls," encouraging more attention to fostering spiritual growth through a social and communal focus.