Natures of Mankind Psychology Author:Jerold L. Reed, Linda Reed NATURES OF MANKIND PSYCHOLOGY is a unique and groundbreaking volume that compels Christians to reexamine their understanding of Christianity, their Christian lifestyle, their relationship with God, and their world. Jerold and Linda Reed are pioneers in the research and development of New Testament psychology. — The first three chapters are... more » devoted to a detailed explanation of the New Testament psychology entitled The Natures of Mankind Psychology. Chapters four through thirteen apply the New Testament psychology to significant areas of life such as rebirth, transformation, coping with pressures in life, forgiveness, and anxiety, fear, anger, sorrow, and depression.
This psychology is not based on secular, religious, or pagan theories and concepts. Nor it is based on a mixture of these along with New Testament teachings. It is based primarily on the New Testament.
NATURES OF MANKIND PSYCHOLOGY focuses on the importance of a Christian s mind. It teaches that the mind is the key to a Christian s reality, relationship with God, and responses to the forces around him/her. The book shows a Christian how to use his/her mind the way God intended so he/she will be able to overcome adversities and psychological problems such as anxiety, fear, anger, sorrow, and depression.
Jerold Reed, author of NATURES OF MANKIND PSYCHOLOGY says, The major human problems we struggle with, such as violence, crime, abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, unresolved bad experiences, and undefeated sinful behaviors, are the result of having an unsatisfactory relationship with God.
Jerry tells people, My wife and I use the principles of the New Testament that are reflected in The Natures of Mankind Psychology and experience peace and joy in our lives Jerry believes that when Christians understand and practice the teachings of the New Testament, they will have victorious and successful lives.
Many Christians are experiencing failure and misery in their lives. Even Christian leaders are failing in their faith and lives. At the web site of christianlifeskills, a Survey of Pastors taken in 1991 by Fuller Institute of Church Growth reveals that for Pastors:
90% work more than 46 hours a week;
80% believed pastoral ministry affected their families negatively;
33% believed ministry was a hazard to their family;
75% reported a significant stress related crisis at least once in their ministry;
50% felt themselves unable to meet the needs of the job;
90% felt inadequately trained to cope with ministry demands;
70% say they have a lower self esteem now compared to when they started in ministry;
40% reported serious conflict with a parishioner at least once a month;
37% confessed to having been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with someone in the church; and
70% do not have someone they consider a close friend.
Jerold and Linda Reed founded the New Testament Psychology Institute (NTPI) in 2003. The New Testament Psychology Institute is an educational agency that conducts research and development in the field of New Testament psychology. NTPI encourages writers to submit manuscripts and articles for publication. NTPI publishes educational books and curriculum. NTPI staff conducts lectures, classes, and workshops that foster the Christian s spiritual growth (social, mental, financial, and ethical) and participation (exercising spiritual gifts) in the body of Christ.« less