A Biblical Counseling Case StudyThe 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

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?

Philippians as a Model

Paul’s Purpose

Philippians 4:1: “Therefore…” Philippians 1:27-28

Paul’s Model

Stand Firm! Worthy of the Gospel

Comprehensive Care

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 RelationshipsWith God’s People

Live the Truth in Love Speak the Truth in Love

Our GPS of Truth and Love, Scripture and Soul Empathy

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Encouragement

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Exposure Empowerment

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

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?

Soothe Your Soul in Your Savior

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?

Live Wisely in a Fallen World

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?

Resources for Your Life and Ministry

A Biblical Counseling Case StudyThe Anatomy of Anxiety:

God’s Prescription for Victory In Anxiety

Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D.www.rpmministries.org