Teaching Strategy 4: Personal Application Of God's Grace

Most importantly, the bible tells us that we should forgive others, and not hold their sins against them. In Ephesians 4:32, it states that we must "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Christ forgave you." This

In his book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, David N. Entwistle explores the necessity of integrating psychology and Christianity, the worldview issues, philosophical foundations, models of integration and discusses the difficulty in doing so. It is often thought that there are secular jobs, such as a psychologist or counselor, and there are ministry jobs. Entwistle points out that God has gifted each with abilities and those abilities are best used to serve God and others.

Psychology has been primarily viewed as a methodical system that seeks empirical evidence to explain nature, while theology is often viewed as reasoning based on man’s eternal destiny as discussed in biblical teachings. Falsities are held within both of these historical beliefs. Psychology often “considers questions for which empirical evidence is not available, or even possible,” (Entwistle, 2010, p. 125). Theology must not “ignore the fact that man is solidly a part of nature,” (Entwistle, 2010, p. 125). By drawing attention

Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, written by David N. Entwistle, explores the many opportunities of interconnection of the two principles; psychology and theology and how it can assist counselors during secular or Christian counseling. Entwistle (2010) breaks the analysis into different sections to show the integrative approaches to psychology and theology from a realistic perspective. In the initial part of the book Entwistle (2010) makes it clear that everything comes from God, there is theology and psychology because God has set the ground rules for these principles. He looks into how civilization was initiated and how situations have made things evolve and how certain things have come into existences. In the second

The author supports the idea of employing an all-inclusive understanding of human nature. The author seems to be of the mindset that Christianity and the science of psychology can co-exist with one another. The author is focused on providing a Christian viewing platform to the integrative approaches of relating theology and psychology. He also gives examples of how the church at times throughout history has had a contentious view of psychology. This would lead one to come to the conclusion that it would be one or the other, and neither could be blended for the good of a

Christian theology and psychology are an equal, whereas, the educational knowledge of each group is prevented of the interactions. For example, one way to understand the differences between Christianity and psychological as opposites is through the sinful nature of human. Tackett claims, “a biblical worldview gets diluted, because we live in a selfish, fallen world, seductive ideas appeal to the desires of our flesh which human begin to practice sinful behaviors” (2017). The only differences in opinions between worldviews of Christianity and psychology is psychology looks at what causes the nature of human behavior opposed to Christianity focuses on differences of right and wrong to prevent

Being close to God always had an impact on her life. She never hated anyone even if they treated her harshly because she knew it was her duty to love everyone she encountered just like Jesus loved those who persecuted him. After she heard about Christ’s love she wanted to experience that love. “They say You love me. Nobody else does. If You want me, You can have me!” (Van Stone 30). She automatically felt that God was inside her and she knew that she was loved. That night she cried tears of joy because she knew that God was there and he would change her life dramatically. Throughout the years she saw that God was always with her no matter the circumstances she could always depend on God and she always trusted in

1. I believe Psychology and Christianity are entwined. God is the creator of all and it is through Him that we are able to get a better understanding of who we are. The Bible states in Proverbs 2:10-11 “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you” (New International Version). God allows our knowledge of Him to flourish and overflow into other aspects of our lives. A problem arises when God is taken out of the equation concerning psychology. My belief is that you cannot understand psychology without understanding how God formed our innermost being.

In the story Frankenstein written by Mary Shelly, she talks about a scientist named Victor creating a creature. Although Victor’s intentions were good, the outcome was bad. The creature was created to do positive things and live a good life. But in due time, the creature started doing bad things and blamed it on his loneliness. I will write about the creature malicious and loneliness acts, a cure of his loneliness acts, and the cause of his loneliness.

The integration of psychology and Christianity text is about the differences between both psychology and Christianity and whether or not they can co-exist. David Entwistle says that “Primarily psychology and Christianity are perceived by many people to be in opposition” (Entwistle, 2010). The text allows us to take a look at both disciplines and look at them separately yet together. It provides the opportunity for the reader to look at multiple examples of ways that theology and psychology can work together. Entwistle was successful in describing how to go about thinking of the two in a way that will allow us to use both theology and psychology to aid others. The writer also explains, “Christianity being based on the Word of God.

Psychologists’ perspectives play an important role in how they approach research and the treatment of their clients. Today Christian psychologists are trying to figure where their faith fits in with their psychological practices. God has supplied Christians with Biblical answers regarding how one is to live one’s life that can be found in His word, but the question remains “How does one integrate God’s word with psychological perspectives or should integration between Christian faith and secular psychology even take place”? Christians debate whether an Integrated Perspective or a Christian Psychology Perspective is the proper way to conduct psychological endeavors.

Christianity and psychology have always seemed to have nothing in common with one another; even to the point that people think they are completely separate and hostile entities. I believe that they can be used to bolster one another and can be used together to edify the body of believers. Pastors and other spiritual leaders use psychology every day when counseling the body of believers. This is a normal occurrence and should be supported by the psychological and Christian communities.

And lastly Forgiving others will help make things better in life. “Forgive yourself before you die. Then forgive others.” (Albom 164) Don't feel sorry for yourself forgive yourself. Don't hold a lot of regret in your life it makes life way harder than it has to be.That regret is a bad thing to hold on for a long time and forgiving is the answer to

The first position by David G. Myers titled, “A-Levels-of-Explanation View,” who is a psychological scientist who supports that Christian theology and psychology are two very distinct disciplines, but they do share similar goals. Myers defines psychology as,

When it comes to psychology and Christianity, there can be opposing beliefs on the topics. Some believe that psychology is the complete answer to the human mind in order