Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 25(2), Sum 2006, pp. 111-126
Calvin’s (1960) discussion of “double knowledge” helps us understand the relationship between psychology (knowledge of the human person) and biblical studies/theology (knowledge of God). The double nature of these two forms of knowing illustrates the natural and necessary mutual interaction they have. Neither one is complete in itself; both need the other. We can see this theme throughout the pages of Scripture: in the redemption-sanctification-wisdom strands of theology as well as in the creation-corruption-foolishness teachings of the Bible. True wisdom is bringing the knowledge of God and people together in the midst of the mess which we ate and in which we live. This is what both the Bible and counseling are really all about.