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A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety: God’s Prescription for Victory In Anxiety. Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org. Presentation Focus. The Big Picture # 1. Victory Over or Victory In ?. The Big Picture # 2.
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A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety: God’s Prescription for Victory InAnxiety Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org
The Big Picture # 1 • Victory Over or Victory In?
The Big Picture # 2 • Take Two Verses and Call Me in the Morning
The Big Picture # 2 • Overcoming fear and anxiety is a relational • discipleship process, not an exhortational event. • Facing fear and anxiety is a comprehensive • process involving the whole person in their • whole life situation.
The Big Picture # 3 • “Mike”: Pursuing Victory in Anxiety
Case Study Interaction # 1 • How could these introductory concepts and • pictures impact how you relate to and counsel • someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
A Biblical Anatomy of Anxiety: Thinking Theologically!? • We need a CFRC Model
Creation: Mood Order—Vigilance • Vigilance: Called to Sentry Duty • Gen. 2:15: Take Care Of/Keep • Vig: Vigil, Vigilance, Vigor • Warrior or Worrier
Case Study Interaction # 2 • How could the theological category of • “vigilance” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Fall: Mood Disorder—Stuck Vigilance • Failing to Guard the Garden • Gen. 3:10: Fear and Hiding • Gen. 3:12, 16: Blame and Maim
The Family Tree of Anxiety • Vigilance: The Faith Response to Threat • Anger: The Fight Response to Threat • Anxiety: The Flight Response to Threat
Case Study Interaction # 3 • How could the theological category of “stuck • vigilance” impact how you relate to and counsel • someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Redemption: Mood Reorder— Clinging to God • Choosing to Sacrifice in the Garden • When Fear Strikes: “Where does fear drive me?” • When Anxiety Stalks, Faith Wrestles
Case Study Interaction # 4 • How could the theological category of “clinging • to God” impact how you relate to and counsel • someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Consummation: Mood Healing—Cure • Victory Over! • Peace in the midst and godly living through it all
Case Study Interaction # 5 • How could the theological categories of • “tomorrow’s promise and today’s goal” impact • how you relate to and counsel someone • pursuing victory in anxiety?
Paul’s Purpose • Philippians 4:1: “Therefore…” • Philippians 1:27-28
Paul’s Model • Stand Firm! • Worthy of the Gospel
Case Study Interaction # 6 • How could the biblical principle of • “comprehensive and compassionate care” • impact how you relate to and counsel someone • pursuing victory in anxiety?
Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard
Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard • Renew Your Image of God • Engage in Worshipful Prayer
Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard • Open Your Palms to God
Case Study Interaction # 7 • How could the biblical principle of “guard your • relationship to God your Guard” impact how you • relate to and counsel someone pursuing victory • in anxiety?
Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Live the Truth in Love • Speak the Truth in Love
Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Our GPS of Truth and Love, Scripture and Soul • Empathy
Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Encouragement
Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Exposure • Empowerment
Case Study Interaction # 8 • How could the biblical principle of “commit to • mature relationship with God’s people” impact • how you relate to and counsel someone • pursuing victory in anxiety?
Cling to Your Identity in Christ • Understand Who You Are In/To Christ • Stir Up the Gift of God within You
Case Study Interaction # 9 • How could the biblical principle of “cling to your • identity in Christ” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Put on the Mind of Christ • Renew Your Mind • Put Off Worldly Mindsets • Put On Christ-Centered Mindsets
Case Study Interaction # 10 • How could the biblical principle of “putting on • the mind of Christ” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Practice What You Preach • Nike! • Replace Fearful Inaction with Other-Centered • Action • Maintain a “Can Do” Spirit in Christ
Case Study Interaction # 11 • How could the biblical principle of “practice • what you preach” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone pursuing victory in anxiety?
Case Study Interaction # 12 • How could the biblical principle of “soothe your • soul in your Savior” impact how you relate to • and counsel someone pursuing victory in • anxiety?
Commencement: Keep Clinging to Christ!
Comprehensive Compassionate Care: Philippians 4—A Running Commentary • Imagine…If this one verse in one chapter in • one book has this much profound wisdom for • victory in anxiety…how sufficient the entire • Bible is for a comprehensive approach to • victory in anxiety!
The Big Question: So What? • Related to victory in anxiety, what will you do • differently in your life and ministry as a result • of our biblical study together?
A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety: God’s Prescription for Victory InAnxiety Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org