The Jay E. Adams Bibliography: In Memory
By Fred G. Zaspel and Benjamin J. Montoya
Jay E. Adams (1929-2020) is known as the father of the modern biblical counseling movement. His books are used widely as textbooks and references for pastors and biblical counselors. To say that he made an enduring impact in the field of biblical counseling would be an understanding. Even for those who may not have a direct interest in biblical counseling, these books remain invaluable for a wide audience.
We have found his books to be very instructive, especially because they evidence such a depth of understanding in the application of theology to everyday life. His books will undoubtedly remain essential reading for biblical counseling and discipleship for years to come.
In light of his contribution and recent passing, we have compiled a nearly exhaustive bibliography of his books for our readers:
- The Christian Counselor’s Manual (hardcover; Kindle)
- Competent to Counsel (hardcover/paperback; Kindle)
- A Theology of Christian Counseling (paperback; Kindle)
- Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible (paperback)
- Preaching with Purpose (paperback; Kindle)
- How to Help People Change (paperback; Kindle)
- The Christian Counselor’s Casebook (paperback)
- Solving Marriage Problems (paperback)
- Handbook of Church Discipline (paperback; Kindle)
- Shepherding God’s Flock (paperback; Kindle)
- The Christian Counselor’s New Testament (hardcover)
- From Forgiven to Forgiving (hardcover/paperback; Kindle)
- Christian Living in the Home (hardcover/paperback)
- The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love, and Self-Image (paperback; Kindle)
- Proverbs (The Christian Counselor’s Commentary) (hardcover)
- Acts (The Christian Counselor’s Commentary) (hardcover)
- I & II Corinthians (The Christian Counselor’s Commentary) (hardcover)
- Romans, Philippians, I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians (The Christian Counselor’s Commentary) (hardcover)
- Hebrews, James, I Peter, II Peter, Jude (hardcover)
- The Grand Demonstration (paperback)
- Encouragement Isn’t Enough (paperback)
- A Thirst for Wholeness (paperback)
- Maintaining the Delicate Balance in Christian Living (paperback)
- Theology You Can Really Understand (paperback)
- Importance of Faith in Counseling (paperback)
- The Case of the “Hopeless” Marriage (paperback)
- The Big Umbrella (paperback)
- A Call for Discernment (paperback)
- Ready to Restore (paperback)
- Christ and Your Problems (paperback)
- How to Overcome Evil (paperback)
- Temptation (paperback)
- Helps for Counselors (paperback; Kindle)
- The Meaning and Mode of Baptism (paperback)
- What to Do on Thursday (paperback; Kindle)
- Critical Stages of Biblical Counseling (hardcover/paperback; Kindle)
- Godliness through Discipline (pamphlet)
- How to Handle Trouble (paperback)
- Insight and Creativity in Biblical Counseling (paperback; Kindle)
- From Forgiven to Forgiving (Kindle)
- Winning the War within (paperback)
- Ending the Quest for Something More (paperback; Kindle)
- Committed to Craftsmanship (paperback; Kindle)
- What to Do When Fear Overcomes You? (paperback)
- The Christian’s Guide to Guidance (paperback)
- The Road to Happiness (paperback; Kindle)
- What Do You Do When Your Marriage Goes Sour? (pamphlet)
- Teaching to Observe (paperback)
- Sanctification and Counseling (paperback; Kindle)