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We might be relieved if God placed our sanctification only in the hands of trained professionals, but that is not his plan. Instead, through the ministry of every part of the body, the whole church will mature in Christ. Paul David Tripp helps us discover where change is needed in our own lives and the lives of others. Following the example of Jesus, Tripp reveals how to g
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Paperback, 360 pages
Published
October 1st 2002
by P & R Publishing
(first published 2002)
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This book is about Biblical counseling and explains the process for helping people to see themselves and their issues as God sees them in the light of Scripture. I can see how it can be useful and the author obviously has a wealth of personal experience in this area which he is now using to instruct others through his writing. It is a helpful resource.
The author rightly explains that the root of all problem behaviour is sin in the heart. However, he doesn't allow for medical/neurological problem ...more
The author rightly explains that the root of all problem behaviour is sin in the heart. However, he doesn't allow for medical/neurological problem ...more
This is a fantastic book!
Often times illustrations or stories in a book detract from the overall quality in the book; they are usually comprised of fluff, intended only to add pages to the book. Thankfully, Tripp’s book does not do that. Every illustration powerfully or clearly brought a point or truth home. His illustrations and stories obviously stem from many years of his own personal sanctification journey and also his own ministry to others.
Tripp throughout the book emphasizes the role of ...more
Often times illustrations or stories in a book detract from the overall quality in the book; they are usually comprised of fluff, intended only to add pages to the book. Thankfully, Tripp’s book does not do that. Every illustration powerfully or clearly brought a point or truth home. His illustrations and stories obviously stem from many years of his own personal sanctification journey and also his own ministry to others.
Tripp throughout the book emphasizes the role of ...more
I highly recommend it. The author, Paul David Tripp, has a humble attitude, realizing that we are all broken vessels and we need each other for our sanctification. He gets to the root of our human problem by asserting that we are all worshipers - if not of God then of something in His place. We can see how personal trouble and relational disorders come from wrongly-directed worship.
Tripp definitely keeps God at the center of his attempts to help others in need, and does not add to the message of ...more
Tripp definitely keeps God at the center of his attempts to help others in need, and does not add to the message of ...more
May 31, 2012
John
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Quotes that sturck me as I read:
Ch. 1: THE BEST NEWS: A REASON TO GET UP IN THE MORNING
"We must not offer people a system of redemption, a set of insights and principles. We offer people a Redeemer. In his power, we find the hope and help we need to defeat the most powerful enemies. Hope rests in the grace of the Redeemer, the only real means of lasting change." (pg. 8)
"In rejecting a biblical view of people, the world eliminates any hope of answering the 'what is wrong?' question accurately." ( ...more
Ch. 1: THE BEST NEWS: A REASON TO GET UP IN THE MORNING
"We must not offer people a system of redemption, a set of insights and principles. We offer people a Redeemer. In his power, we find the hope and help we need to defeat the most powerful enemies. Hope rests in the grace of the Redeemer, the only real means of lasting change." (pg. 8)
"In rejecting a biblical view of people, the world eliminates any hope of answering the 'what is wrong?' question accurately." ( ...more
Tripp presents a compelling, biblical vision for Christian ministry - each member of the local body being used by God to change each other more and more into the image of their Redeemer. Every church member should read this book.
Here are just a few quotes from the book's Preface which summarize the main point well:
* "Many of us would be relieved if God had placed our sanctification in the hands of trained and paid professionals, but that simply is not the biblical model. God’s plan is that throu ...more
Here are just a few quotes from the book's Preface which summarize the main point well:
* "Many of us would be relieved if God had placed our sanctification in the hands of trained and paid professionals, but that simply is not the biblical model. God’s plan is that throu ...more
I LOVED this book. I think almost every page has highlighting or notes of some sort. This book is for everyone, truly life-changing, and I especially found it helpful as a parent. Tripp is so full of grace, and you can't help but feel his passion for his subject and his compassion for his readers.
One of my favorite Tripp books. Chapter four is worth the price of the book.
Loved this one. Hard to read and then put away in a bookshelf, though. This is a book that needs to be revisited many times.
Every bit of good news must stem from a bad state or situation. News cannot be good if it is not relative to a state that is not good, or at the least, not as good. Humans strive and seek for better marriage, more money, greater happiness; all of these seekings, then, are for improvements in an initial condition. Tripp implicitly acknowledges this when he begins his treatment of the redemptive work in and through humans with an extended discussion of sin.
The gospel saves and redeems people. That ...more
The gospel saves and redeems people. That ...more
I am actually re-reading this book and am learning just as much this time through as I did the first time through. Any believer, counselor or not, who is personally involved with other believers would benefit from what this book has to say. Paul Tripp repeatedly drives home the theme that we are called to be involved in each other's lives for the glory of God. I especially appreciate the humble attitude Tripp uses when giving examples from his life. It makes him seem so much more real, and makes
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A good book with great insights, but written more like a textbook or a manual than an easy to access read (as I find typical of most of Tripp's writings). This book provided some great insights into the role of our hearts in relational conflicts, as well as what it means to be instruments in God's hands for His work in other's lives. Tripp does a great job of providing a grace centered approach to ministering to others. Perhaps my favorite aspect of this book is the way that Tripp takes passages
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A 5 star book on applying the gospel to everyday ministry to individuals. Paul Tripp combines a thoroughly gospel-centred approach (many of the main points are made via extended exgesis of biblical passages) with the strengths of a 'personal counselling' approach. Probably the most practical / real life book about the gospel that I've ever read, and certainly the most biblical, gospel-centred book on counselling I ever read. I'll re-read this one a few more times in the next few years! 1. Love p
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2.5 stars. I liked it. He had a lot of good things to say. I just wish I could have read the abridged version of the abridged version. After some chapters I'd close the book and think "now what was he actually try to say?"....I guess I wish he didn't go on and on sometimes, not really with the theme to his chapter...none that I could find anyways. I hope my disappointment with the book doesn't have anything to do with a subconscious unwillingness to change :-)
This is a really helpful and practical book for anyone who counsels others (not just professionally) and would like to learn how to do it better.
Many people call this a counseling book and I get that from the examples that are used throughout, but really this is a book about how to change the culture of the church (starting with yourself) to reflect a community of believers who help each other change through informal ministry, a "covenantal model" rather than the typical "bandaid Scripture verses method." There are many practical suggestions and good illustrations in this book to work through this process. . . . "This is not just an aspe
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Very useful and encouraging, but verbose.
Jul 15, 2018
Chad Warner
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it was amazing
Recommends it for:
Christians
Recommended to Chad by:
Kelly Warner
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Fantastic resource for biblical counseling, providing both principles and practices. It brings Scriptural principles to the problems of life, showing how to bring about personal change. There are plenty of specific examples showing how to apply the concepts. It's written for every Christian, not only pastors and other formal counselors.
Tripp says biblical counseling (AKA biblical personal ministry) is, in a nutshell, "speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into … Christ" (Eph ...more
Tripp says biblical counseling (AKA biblical personal ministry) is, in a nutshell, "speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into … Christ" (Eph ...more
One of the best ministry "how to" books I've ever read! If ministry is your jam, read this book!!
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This is a very helpful book for a local church. Tripp establishes practical and simple steps for Christians to apply. He hopes to instill a vision of not just pastors but members helping other members see their identity in Christ in the midst of suffering and struggles.
This book is like a jar of peanut butter (and I love peanut butter), and what I mean by that is it is super thick, infinitely applicable, and would probably be best served in small doses spread out over bread. Regarding the thickness: Dr. Tripp's book could easily be a college textbook for biblical counseling (in fact, it probably is), and builds the justification for and application of its methods on top of a full orbed biblical worldview argument...which in reality one must do if they're reall
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This is a terrific book, but a tough book. It really digs into places that many times we as Christians prefer not to go.
This book is meant for both lay people and professional counselors. There are challenges in here that apply to every Christian, whether in a formal counseling ministry or simply trying to learn to be a better, authentic Christian friend. I found it immensely helpful to have read this book as part of a Bible Study that included both our church counselors and other lay people li ...more
This book is meant for both lay people and professional counselors. There are challenges in here that apply to every Christian, whether in a formal counseling ministry or simply trying to learn to be a better, authentic Christian friend. I found it immensely helpful to have read this book as part of a Bible Study that included both our church counselors and other lay people li ...more
Excellent book. One of my favorite themes in this book was the use of "reframing" situations to God's sovereign plan. As people in need and works in progress, we tend to blame situations and others for our depressions and life circumstances. It was helpful for Paul David Tripp to point out passages of scripture that prove and illustrate how God has shown us his heart and character. Like the Bible says in Romans 8:28 that God is redemptively active in my life "in all things". If we do not make th
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I have been looking for a curriculum to train my volunteers in the Care Ministry at my church. I've looked and looked and my pastor said maybe I'd just have to write one!! Definitely want a Bible centered approach, but being a therapist, I also want it to have techniques for helping people that genuinely help create change!! Could not for the life of me find something already written that was exactly what I wanted --- UNTIL, that is, I found Paul David Tripp. This book is EXACTLY what I was look
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Sep 16, 2010
Megan Hession
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Interestingly, I disagree with some of his basic theology (i.e. that the Fall was not part of God's ordained will), but so far I find his application of Scripture to be very appropriate. He begins the book by looking at how the basic outline of God's redemptive plan (Creation - Fall - Salvation) gives us clues for counseling. For example, at the Creation, God talks to Adam & Eve and gives them instructions; this is a unique approach that God takes with his creation. Until making humans, God
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One of the best resources on discipleship around. Great book. This book emphasizes getting to the heart and pointing people to Christ and provides practical wisdom for doing so. The author makes it clear that discipleship is not for the paid pastors but part of the life of every Christian. I also appreciated the emphasis of discipleship best taking place in the context of the local church and among people you have (or are intentionally building) a relationship with. My one criticism is that some
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Jan 21, 2009
Dawn
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I learned that each of us play a roll in carrying the Gospel to others (whether we realize it or not), and some of us carelessly give advice or act in ways that don't bring Glory to God. We must be careful in all we do, because we either draw people to Jesus or push them away. I also learned that sin is so deceitful that it fools each and everyone of us into thinking that our version of reality is right and true, when in actuality, God created us to need community with each other so we can help
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This is a very accessible read. Tripp helps the reader to understand how pervasive the trinity is in our lives, and explicates the ways sin holds us back from being instruments of God.
This book gave me a better understanding of the Holy Spirit at work in my life, and I found it to be encouraging. For all you English/linguistic nerds: This book also reveals how language can be life giving or life taking, according to how the speaker is led or self-motivated, respectively.
This book gave me a better understanding of the Holy Spirit at work in my life, and I found it to be encouraging. For all you English/linguistic nerds: This book also reveals how language can be life giving or life taking, according to how the speaker is led or self-motivated, respectively.
This is a very important book for any Christian who wants to counsel or disciple others. Sometimes the book is a little wordy, but the principles are important enough to warrant repeated readings. I need constant reminding about how to love, know, speak, and do.
One further complaint is that Tripp doesn't give much press to how influential people's circumstances are. He mentions it, but it wouldn't be hard for someone to read this book and treat every issue in a person's life as a heart issue.
One further complaint is that Tripp doesn't give much press to how influential people's circumstances are. He mentions it, but it wouldn't be hard for someone to read this book and treat every issue in a person's life as a heart issue.
Rec. by dad. Many of us would be relieved if God had placed our sanctification in the hands of trained professionals, but that simply is not the biblical model. God’s plan is that through the faithful ministry of every part, the whole body will grow to maturity in Christ. This is a comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in the lives of others, people who themselves are in need of change.
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Paul was born in Toledo, Ohio to Bob and Fae Tripp on November 12, 1950. Paul spent all of his growing years in Toledo until his college years when his parents moved to Southern California.
At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalis ...more
At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalis ...more
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