Biblical Counseling

Masters Biblical Counseling (M.B.C) – Full Required Reading Curriculum

This curriculum is divided thematically but presented as a single master list—required books first, then a Recommended Supplemental section.

Each book carries terrain relevance, healing depth, or theological significance. Together, they form the spine of the M.B.C.. program.

Biblical Theology and Inner Healing

1. “The Bondage Breaker” – Neil T. Anderson
   Biblical strategy to break free from lies, sin patterns, and oppression.

2. “Healing for Damaged Emotions” – David Seamands
   Unpacking soul wounds and grief through the gospel lens.

3. “Victory Over the Darkness” – Neil T. Anderson
   Establishing your identity in Christ as a foundation for mental wholeness.

4. “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” – Peter Scazzero
   Why emotional maturity is essential for true Christian maturity.

5. “The Healing Presence” – Leanne Payne
   Powerful insights into the healing ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Deliverance, Trauma, and Demonology

1. “Needless Casualties of War” – John Paul Jackson
   Discernment in spiritual warfare and the authority of prayer.

2. “Deliverance and Inner Healing” – John Loren & Mark Sandford
   Integrated biblical model for inner healing and deliverance.

3. “Strongman’s His Name…What’s His Game?” – Jerry & Carol Robeson
   Clear, biblical guide to the demonic kingdom and how to overcome it.

4. “Healing the Wounded Spirit” – John Loren Sandford
   How trauma and inner wounding impact emotional and spiritual health.

5. “Pigs in the Parlor” – Frank & Ida Mae Hammond
   Classic deliverance manual with foundational insights into demonic access.

Biblical Counseling Foundations

1. “Competent to Counsel” – Jay Adams
   A biblical challenge to secular psychology in Christian counseling.

2. “The Christian Counselor’s Manual” – Jay Adams
   Practical and theological framework for Spirit-led counseling.

3. “Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands” – Paul David Tripp
   How believers become vessels of change in others' lives.

4. “How People Change” – Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
   Biblical process of transformation through the gospel.

5. “The Biblical Counseling Movement” – David Powlison
   History and theology of counseling rooted solely in the Word.

Grief, Trauma, and Emotional Restoration

1. “God’s Healing for Life’s Losses” – Robert Kellemen
   Grieving biblically and finding comfort in God’s story of redemption.

2. “The Cry of the Soul” – Dan Allender & Tremper Longman
   Understanding emotions as expressions of our spiritual journey.

3. “When People are Big and God is Small” – Edward Welch
   Fear of man, insecurity, and biblical restoration of confidence.

4. “Shame Interrupted” – Edward Welch
   How Yeshua restores dignity and truth to the shame-bound soul.

5. “Untangling Emotions” – J. Alasdair Groves & Winston Smith
   A Christian framework for emotional intelligence and wholeness.

Sanctification, Discipline, and the Narrow Path

1. “The Calvary Road” – Roy Hession
   True repentance and revival through brokenness and surrender.

2. “Absolute Surrender” – Andrew Murray
   Foundational text for dying to self and living in Yahweh’s will.

3. “The Pursuit of God” – A.W. Tozer
   An invitation to intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

4. “The Normal Christian Life” – Watchman Nee
   Radical vision of Christian living built on the crucified life.

5. “Discipline: The Glad Surrender” – Elisabeth Elliot
   Submission to Yah’s order for internal strength and joy.

Marriage, Family, and Relational Healing

1. “Love and Respect” – Emerson Eggerichs
   Foundational counseling framework for healing marriages biblically.

2. “Boundaries” – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
   How to establish scriptural boundaries with grace and truth.

3. “Sacred Marriage” – Gary Thomas
   How Yahweh uses marriage to sanctify, not just satisfy.

4. “Parenting” – Paul David Tripp
   Spirit-led, heart-transforming approach to raising children.

5. “Raising Giant Killers” – Bill & Beni Johnson
   Parenting with spiritual vision for destiny and boldness.

Recommended Supplemental Reading

• “The Power of the Blood of Christ” – Andrew Murray

• “The Inner Healing Handbook” – Michael Scanlan

• “Rejection: Healing a Wounded Heart” – Jack Frost

• “Soul Care” – Rob Reimer

• “Experiencing the Depths of Yeshua Christ” – Jeanne Guyon

• “Wounded by God’s People” – Anne Graham Lotz

• “The Prophetic Counselor” – Kris Vallotton

• “Grieving God’s Way” – Margaret Brownley

• “Breaking Free” – Beth Moore

• “Spiritual Depression” – D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones