Biblical Crisis Intervention Model

Biblical Crisis Counseling Not If But When: A Summary
“Therefore, just as sin entered into the world, through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned…”(Romans 5:12, New International Version). The origin of sin came upon man when Adam disobeyed God now all creation is corrupted by sin. When man ignores God’s commands he inevitably face the consequences of his own personal sin. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23, New International Version) “The heart is more deceitful than all else, and is desperately sick; I the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind.” (Jeremiah 17:9-10, New International Version)
According to the book, to word crisis comes from the Greek word the Krisis, which literally means decision. According to Biblical Crisis Counseling, “Merriam-Webster defines a crisis to be the turning point for

John Babler worked with his friend and colleague, Dr. David Penley, to develop the Biblical Crisis Intervention Model, due to the September 1999, shooting at Wedgwood Baptist Church.
The Biblical Crisis Intervention Model (BCI) was developed to Minister God’s word to hurting and suffering people, as you bring honor and glory to God. According to the book when we respond faithfully to the suffering and hardships of life, God is gloried, we are sanctified and others are drawn to Christ. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32, New International Version)
Suffering, Crises, and disasters will continue for the believers and unbelievers until Christ return. It is the responsibility of biblical counselors to point people to God’s word and the Great Commandment. The (BCI) model is a guide that help us respond to people in the midst of a crisis. We must give hope by praying with them, showing compassion, listening to them, serving, ministering scripture, and praying for