Bethel Bible Institute

Course: Introduction to Counseling.

Grade: First year of high school in theology.

Tomas Nicolás Sebastián.

Subject: Answer the questions in each lesson of the book

Professor: Eliseo Ramos Villalva.

Delivery date: June 4, 2019.

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THE CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
In your words: what does it mean to minister to others?

In order to minister to others, to help each one of them because each person...
they have needs in different aspects, because there are indeed some who need
help and they tell us we have to be willing to accept that help that they
They ask. And also to show them the right way so that they understand the things that God
he wants them to do in their lives. That's why let's dedicate our time as well to
to minister to other people.

What are the characteristics of people who minister to others?

Love: love comes to those who have committed to Jesus Christ and are
eager to say that the Holy Spirit of God controls you, this love becomes one of
characteristic of his life.
Patience: patience is like love, because patience comes from God, this one
Includes as a fruit of the Holy Spirit, the person who minimizes another does not seek
easy changes in the lives of others, but with patience meets their needs.
Opening: many adults deny their emotional feelings, because they are
unable to express their feelings because many say that to be spiritual is to be
always joyful, but one must know which is their feeling, the positive or
negative. In order to do this, one must know what their weak area is and what their area is.
of force.
Hope: to minister to someone who has no hope is difficult, but like
Minister, we have to show him or tell the way God does things perfectly.
and seek the guidance of God.

Flexibility: to be able to minister to another person is not to be rigid, but rather to desire
change, if we resist growing.
Humility: if we do not have humility, we cannot minister to another person because with the
with humility we can reach people's love, because humility solves situations
the things.
 What are the characteristics of a church that ministers to its members?
The church that ministers to its members must be made up of believers in
Jesus Christ, those who submit to the Lord of Christ and seek to live and worship
according to biblical principles.

2. The leaders of a church who minister to their members, including the pastor,
they must be made up of people who want to grow as men and women
of God and those who show a genuine love and interest for others.

3. Worship services in these churches must be conducted in an atmosphere

Christ-Centered and interested in the needs of its members.

4. The church that ministers to its members will also provide opportunities that
let the members of the body of Christ bear one another's burdens
others, as well as ministering to one another.

5. Inside the church that ministers to its members, groups will gather to pray,
to have Bible studies or to share personal problems.

The teachers in these churches must know both the Bible and related matters.
with Christian education.

7. The church that ministers to its members will have a sincere interest in missions.
Christians and a desire to bring the gospel to the people in the community
local like another part of the world.

The church that ministers to its members will present opportunities for the
stewardship and service towards people will express their commitment
Christianity in tangible form.

9. The church that serves its members will place in leadership positions
people whose lives and words demonstrate that they are disciples of Christ in
maturation process.
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CHRISTIAN COUNSELING AND MARRIAGE

When is the best time to start working on marital problems?
familiar? Explain. Why?
The marriage should take place before they appear. Ideally, the preparation for the
marriage should begin when one is a child.
Why? If the parents have a good relationship, the children will learn attitudes and
ways of behaving that will equip them to have a good marriage.

Mention and explain the indicators to establish whether a person is ready or not.
the marriage.
The reasons for getting married. One must know why they are getting married, it is the will of
God or not because many are getting married out of obligation from their parents or other people
one has to know why it's happening,
And many are getting married to leave their home or to leave their families because
they don't have money, but that shouldn't be done like that, one has to have that reason that
is marrying by the will of God.
The similarity of backgrounds. When a couple has similar interests and values when
come from the same socioeconomic class, have a similar academic background, and profess a
same religion. Of course, it is possible to have a successful marriage without relying on
these similarities.
Age. In culture, many refer to age when one is underage, they do not have
They say knowledge, but in truth there are also people who marry when they are minors, but
They have a good relationship in their marriage. But in truth, marriages are better.
when the couple is a bit older. Maturity does not automatically come with age,
but an older person will have more maturity than a younger one.

Attitudes towards marriage. If a person feels fear or repulsion towards a relationship.

sexual, if there is a deep fear of marriage or disagreements about having a
Child, then it will be better or more prudent to postpone the wedding until we resolve it.

External circumstances. Many times there are circumstances that may oppose
an additional price on a young couple.
Some people may think about these matters and decide to get married despite the
potential difficulties; however, other couples may prefer to wait,
Spiritual maturity. When one is not prepared for Christian marriage if one of
the two are not believers or completely do not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, because when
we became believers, we surrendered to Christ because we have come to be his children and
also seek your will, but if we marry someone who is different
the behavior of the marriage will suffer.

Without spirituality, there can be no success in marriage; when a Christian marries

with one who is not, he will have to resolve his problem within his marriage, but
There will definitely be many difficulties if some seek to be believers with one who
he is already dead in spirit it is difficult.

Explain what the special problems are when providing premarital counseling.
The paternal disapproval of the marriage. All parties can have good intentions.
reasons for the opinion they will give and the counselor will come to mediate. If all the people
those involved may see their own attitudes (they think the partner is revealing),
parents are afraid to let them go). this problem can be solved, but nevertheless
there are very serious problems and most of the advisors will not agree on
continue with counseling until a solution to the family disagreement is found.
Premarital pregnancy. The discovery of a pregnancy prior to marriage can
to be a situation that provokes a lot of attention for everyone involved. It depends
Where do you live, occasionally two issues may arise to be discussed.
The first is abortion: many countries disagree with this, but there are countries
also where they agree, but most Christians are against the
abortion because the bible also condemns and can still be socially satisfied

The second is to consider: when a person faces a pregnancy problem.

Prior to marriage is an immediate marriage. The only opportunity in what is
advisable for a pregnant girl to get married.