Key Concepts
This term describes the ACBC's approach that relies strictly on the Scriptures for counseling methodologies.
What is "Nouthetic Counseling”?
This founder of Nouthetic Counseling also played a crucial role in the establishment of the ACBC.
Who is Jay E. Adams?
This book of the Bible includes Paul’s teachings on the transformation and renewal of the mind, a key verse for biblical counseling.
What is Romans?
This principle states that all believers are competent to counsel each other when they are guided by the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures.
What is "the priesthood of all believers"?
This student won the world championship of Robotics in 7th grade.
Who is Noah Arrellano?
This student‘s favorite show is the “Clone War Series”.
Who is David Tuazon?
ACBC emphasizes this type of growth in Christ as the goal for all discipleship.
What is "sanctification"?
This influential theologian’s work supports the scriptural foundation of ACBC’s teachings.
Who is John Calvin?
ACBC often refers to this epistle which discusses the role of scripture in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
What is 2 Timothy?
ACBC holds that counseling should always aim to achieve this between the counselee and others.
What is "reconciliation"?
This student was 6 years old when he had an “I AM” poem published.
Who is Ethan Yepez?
This student’s childhood nickname was “Biscuit”.
Who is Peyton Wood
According to ACBC, this is the foundation on which all counseling must be built.
What is "the authority of the Bible"?
Current executive director of ACBC as of 2024.
Who is Heath Lambert?
This Gospel is often quoted in the context of Christ as the wonderful counselor.
What is the Gospel of John?
According to ACBC, effective biblical counseling must address these aspects of a person.
What are "the heart and behavior"?
This student is a foodie and will try almost anything at least once.
Who is Mason Robbins?
This student has a quarter collection.
Who is Madelynn Zitt?
ACBC training includes this type of practice session to help future counselors apply biblical principles.
What is "role-playing"?
This ACBC certified counselor has written “When People are Big and God is Small”.
Who is Edward T. Welch?
This Old Testament book is frequently referenced for its wisdom literature relevant to counseling.
What is Proverbs?
This is the ACBC stance on the relationship between sin and suffering in a person's life.
What is "not all suffering is due to personal sin, but all life issues must be addressed through a biblical lens"?
This student’s favorite color is purple.
Who is Michael Cadena?
This student takes a nap every day.
Who is Gianna Castro?
This ACBC principle asserts that true change comes from this, not merely external conformity.
What is "heart change"?
This early church figure is often cited by ACBC for his teachings on the sufficiency of Scripture.
Who is Augustine?
This book discusses the fruits of the Spirit, which are crucial in the personal and interpersonal growth of a believer.
What is Galatians?
ACBC asserts that true and lasting change can only be achieved by this power.
What is "the power of the Holy Spirit"?
This student has an irrational fear of worms.
Who is Keira Robbins?
This student is extremely ticklish.
Who is Amaris Cabral?