Christian Psychology's War on God's Word: The Victimization of the Believer [Paperback]

Jim Owen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1993

Owens calls believers back to the all sufficient Jesus Christ. He urges them to trust fully in Christ's ever present provisions, the power of His indwelling Holy Spirit, and the sure guidance of the inerrant Word of God.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Eastgate Pub (March 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941717089
• ISBN-13: 978-0941717083
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,911,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Approve, March 12, 2007

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This review is from: Christian Psychology's War on God's Word: The Victimization of the Believer (Paperback)

I fully agree with the author's presentation of the problems created in a believer's walk with God when they have been exposed to psychological therapy in their past--Christian or not. We see it all the time in lay counseling/mentoring ministry. To the extent that they have embraced this methodology, they are incapable of denying self, taking up their cross and following Jesus as He directs. They have difficulty getting past the blind spot created by the indoctrination that they need to get free of their guilt by transferring it to another person or circumstance from their past. It has become a habit. To refute that would destroy the safety net they have created for the self-life. To bring self to the alter in recognition of its sinful behavior where it can be truly crucified and Christ's forgiveness can bring healing is too painful for them. They have difficulty taking that responsibility. The psychological approach of transference of guilt is easier. Self is a very powerful, controlling force--it started in the garden (Gen. 3)and continues to seek dominence in the believer's life. Only the cross of Christ can bring it where it needs to be--dead--at the cross in identification with Christ (Gal 2:20), so that His life can flow forth in us in cleansing and healing.

25 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Psychological Counseling: The New Gnosticism, September 10, 2001

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This review is from: Christian Psychology's War on God's Word: The Victimization of the Believer (Paperback)

This book gives the lie to so-called Christian psychology. Owen rips the phoney facade off the hypocrasy known as Christian Psychological Counseling. The Holy Bible clearly says that Jesus Christ has all power, authority, and dominion over believers--Christ's message is sufficient; UNLESS you are a contemporary North American clergy man or woman brainwashed in the secular humanism drenching the seminaries of today. Then the Scriptures are not sufficient. Now you need the "discovered" truths of secular, humanistic, behaviorial Psychology/Psychiatry.
Owen shows how counselers trap you in an endless cycle of co-dependency vs. low "self-esteem." He also demonstrates that counselors deem bad behavior, or sins, to be a result of pathology (sickness), so people no longer need to feel responsible for what they do. The Bible, on the other hand, holds each individual responsible for their actions. Jim Owen, the author, IS qualified to write this book and here's why: He is a Christian; and he has practical experience counseling various types of behavior problems, however, he used Scripture to effect positive change in his subjects not psuedo-scientific psychology. Mr. Owen's book is well documented, and he also gives many references from the Bible. He doesn't pretend to be neutral on the issues. Just for the record, none of the major theorists in modern psychology were Christian, so perhaps this book provides some balance to this field! This passage from the book encapsulates Owen's premise on why "Christian" Psychology is defective: "The fundamental error of "Christian" psychology is that it turns away from the authority of Scripture. It attempts to ground the believer's walk, not in faith in Christ, but rather in knowledge. It is a modern version of GNOSTICISM. It teaches that Christians struggle and fail to master sin not because thay cherish sin more than their Lord, nor because of willful disobedience or a lack of faith, but because of human ignorance."
I highly recommend this book, if you are interested at all in Jesus and in helping others to know Him!

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening in a world put to sleep about itself, March 29, 1998

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Howard A. Wilson "calvinist" (Colorado Springs, Co USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christian Psychology's War on God's Word: The Victimization of the Believer (Paperback)

This teacher at the Master's College has hit the issue on the head as he speaks to the Church's descent to allowing human reason to sway Biblical revelation. This "Blame anyone but myself" generation has wanted God to no longer have the straight forward answers, rather subjective insights. Jim Owen says simply all my sins were paid for at Calvary, that means all I need to do is recognize that and there is nothing I need to be drawn down by. He scourges the modern counsellors/psychologists. Highly recommended.