The Anatomy of Anxiety:God’s Prescription for Victory In Anxiety

Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D.www.rpmministries.org

Presentation Focus

The Big Picture # 1

Victory Over or Victory In?

The Big Picture # 2

Take Two Verses and Call Me in the Morning

The Big Picture # 2

Overcoming fear and anxiety is a relational discipleship process, not an exhortational event. Facing fear and anxiety is a comprehensive process involving the whole person in their whole life situation.

A Biblical Anatomy of Anxiety: Thinking Theologically!?

We need a CFRC Model

Creation: Mood Order—Vigilance

Vigilance: Called to Sentry Duty Gen. 2:15: Take Care Of/Keep Vig: Vigil, Vigilance, Vigor Warrior or Worrier

Fall: Mood Disorder—Stuck Vigilance

Failing to Guard the Garden Gen. 3:10: Fear and Hiding Gen. 3:12, 16: Blame and Maim

The Family Tree of Anxiety

Vigilance: The Faith Response to Threat Anger: The Fight Response to Threat Anxiety: The Flight Response to Threat

Redemption: Mood Reorder—Clinging to God

Choosing to Sacrifice in the Garden When Fear Strikes: “Where does fear drive me?” When Anxiety Stalks, Faith Wrestles

Consummation: Mood Healing—Cure

Victory Over! Peace in the midst and godly living through it all

Philippians as a Model

Paul’s Purpose

Philippians 4:1: “Therefore…” Philippians 1:27-28

Paul’s Model

Stand Firm! Worthy of the Gospel

Comprehensive Care

Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard

Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard

Renew Your Image of God Engage in Worshipful Prayer

Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard

Open Your Palms to God

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Live the Truth in Love Speak the Truth in Love

Our GPS of Truth and Love, Scripture and Soul Empathy

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Encouragement

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Exposure Empowerment

Commit to Mature RelationshipsWith God’s People

Cling to Your Identity in Christ

Understand Who You Are In/To Christ Stir Up the Gift of God within You

Put on the Mind of Christ

Renew Your Mind Put Off Worldly Mindsets Put On Christ-Centered Mindsets

Practice What You Preach

Nike! Replace Fearful Inaction with Other-Centered Action Maintain a “Can Do” Spirit in Christ

Soothe Your Soul in Your Savior

Live Wisely in a Fallen World

Keep Clinging to Christ!

Comprehensive Compassionate Care:Philippians 4—A Running Commentary

Imagine…If this one verse in one chapter in one book has this much profound wisdom for victory in anxiety…how sufficient the entire Bible is for a comprehensive approach to victory in anxiety!

The Big Question: So What?

Related to victory in anxiety, what will you do differently in your life and ministry as a result of our biblical study together?

Resources for Your Life and Ministry

The Anatomy of Anxiety:God’s Prescription for Victory In Anxiety

Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D.www.rpmministries.org