Contents:

1. You can change biblically (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 1 --

biblical principle: you can change biblically (part one) --

you can change biblically (part one) --

lesson 1: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

2. You can change biblically (part two) --

purposes and outline of lesson 2 --

biblical principles: you can change biblically (part two) --

you can change biblically (part two) --

biblical self-confrontation: an essential for discipleship --

biblical self-confrontation: a prerequisite for helping others biblically --

biblical basis for daily devotions and scripture memory --

four plans for memorizing scripture --

lesson 2: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

3. Man's way and God's way (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 3 --

biblical principles: man's way and God's way (part one) --

scripture is your authority --

the Holy Spirit empowers you to solve your problems --

prayer provides communication with God --

lesson 3: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

4. Man's way and God's way (part two) --

purposes and outline of lesson 4 --

biblical principles: man's way and God's way (part two) --

the biblical model of man's failure --

the biblical view of self --

basic approaches to solving personal problems --

examples of man's way compared to God's way --

knowing the difference between man's way and God's way --

lesson 4: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

5. Biblical dynamics of change --

purposes and outline of lesson 5 --

biblical principles: biblical dynamics of change --

the downward spiral: neglecting or refusing God's way --

beginnings of biblical change --

the upward path: walking God's way --

the importance of doing the Word --

lesson 5: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

6. Biblical basis for change --

purposes and outline of lesson 6- biblical principles: biblical basis for change --

three levels of problems --

biblical hope --

biblical basis for peace and joy --

lesson 6: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

7. Biblical structure for change --

purposes and outline of lesson 7 --

biblical principles: biblical structure for change --

biblical change is a process --

the effects of unbiblical thought, speech and actions --

renewing your mind --

lesson 7: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

8. Biblical practice achieves lasting change --

purposes and outline of lesson 8 --

biblical principles: biblical practice achieves lasting change --

biblical perspective on tests and temptation --

practical steps for achieving biblical change --

lesson 8: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

9. Dealing with self (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 9 --

biblical principles: dealing with self (part one) --

self-belittlement, self-exaltation, and greed --

pleasing self or pleasing God --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 9: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

10. Dealing with self (part two) --

purposes and outlines of lesson 10 --

biblical principles: dealing with self (part two) --

biblical principles of stewardship --

dying to self by serving others --

overcoming a preoccupation with self --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 10: homework --

study guide for daily devotions 11. Anger and bitterness --

purposes and outline of lesson 11 --

biblical principles: anger and bitterness --

unbiblical responses to anger and bitterness --

a biblical view of anger --

a biblical view of bitterness --

overcoming anger and bitterness --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 11: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

12. Interpersonal problems (part one) (learning how to love your neighbor) --

purposes and outline of lesson 12 --

biblical principles: interpersonal problems (part one) (learning how to love your neighbor) --

forgiveness (forgiving others as God has forgiven you) --

reconciliation (removing all hindrances to unity and peace) --

questions and answers about biblical forgiveness --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 12: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

13. Interpersonal Problems (part two) (learning how to love your neighbor) --

purposes and outline of lesson 13 --

biblical principles: interpersonal problems (part two) --

the meaning of biblical love --

restoration/discipline (your biblical response to the sin of another believer) --

guidelines: the restoration/discipline process --

biblical communication --

biblical relationships (loving each other in the body of Christ) --

overcoming interpersonal problems --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 13: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

14. The marriage relationship (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 14 --

biblical principles: the marriage relationship (part one) --

the biblical model for marriage --

marital conflicts (mans way versus God's way) --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 14: homework --

study guide for daily devotions 15. The marriage relationship (part two) --

purposes and outlines of lesson 15 --

biblical principles: the marriage relationship (part two) --

biblical submission --

you can learn how to show love toward your spouse --

overcoming problems through biblical communication (using a conference table for reconciliation) --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 15: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

16. Parent-child relationships (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 16 --

biblical principles: parent-child relationships (part one) --

man's theories and practices for rearing children --

guidelines for training children --

ways that parents provoke their children to anger --

understanding biblical instruction for children --

lesson 16: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

17. Parent-child relationships (part two) --

purposes and outlines of lesson 17 --

biblical principles: parent-child relationships (part two) --

training children to be faithful (biblical discipleship in the home) --

understanding biblical discipline --

family devotions and worship (guidelines and suggestions) --

an overall plan for rearing children --

lesson 17: homework --

study guides for daily devotions --

18. Depression --

purposes and outlines of lesson 18 --

biblical principles: depression --

understanding depression --

overcoming depression --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 18: homework --

study guides for daily devotions --

19. Fear and worry --

purposes and outline of lesson 19 --

biblical principles: fear and worry --

temptations to fear and worry --

love versus fear (God's way versus man's way) --

overcoming fear and worry --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 19: homework --

study guide for daily devotions 20. Life-dominating sins (part one) --

purposes and outline of lesson 20 --

biblical principles: life-dominating sins (part one) --

recognizing life-dominating sins --

the effects of life-dominating sins (the circle of life) --

lesson 20: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

21. Purposes and outline of lesson 21 --

biblical principles: life-dominating sins (part two) --

putting on the full armor of God --

overcoming the life-dominating sins --

biblically responding to someone with a life-dominating sin --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 21: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

22. God's standard for life --

purposes and outline of lesson 22 --

biblical principles: God's standards for life --

God's standards for you --

a case study: Mary's husband has left her --

lesson 22: homework --

study guide for daily devotions --

23. Course exam --

24. Introduction to course II: biblical counseling training --

purposes and outline of lesson 24 --

introduction to course II: biblical counseling training --

basic biblical counseling procedures --

lesson 24: homework