The New Testament Psychology Institute (NTPI) is an educational agency that fosters research and development in the field of New Testament psychology. NTPI is the only educational agency, established specifically to research and document the psychological concepts of the New Testament.

The New Testament psychological model entitled The Natures of Mankind Psychology (NMP) explains the psychological concepts of the New Testament and is the foundational psychological model that is used as the basis for further research and development.

NTPI seeks to provide educational materials and processes that facilitate the commitment of all Christians to living in accordance with the principles of the New Testament. This facilitation is successful when Christians apply the concepts of NMP that result in a personal transformation that enhances a Christian's relationship with God and others.

NTPI publishes the writings of authors such as Jerold and Linda Reed. It encourages writers to submit books and articles that apply the concepts in NMP for publication.

Myth #1: Secular psychological theories and models can teach Christians how to function successfully. Secular psychological theories do not address the spiritual aspect of human existence nor do they incorporate God's super-natural intervention in a Christian's life. Secular psychologies are for non-Christians.

Secular psychology is the science of the mind or of mental states and processes; the science of human nature; the science of human behavior as explained by the Western worldview, by the scientific method, by the wisdom of the world, and by non-Christians.

Myth #2: Secular psychology and/or Biblical (Old and New Testaments) psychology can co-mingle and be successful in resolving Christian problems. By definition, only the New Testament can clearly define a Christian and identify the causes for and solutions to a Christian's problems. When secular psychology is mixed with Biblical psychology and/or when Judaism and Christianity are mixed they all fail to address the Christian's unique nature, unique problems, and the unique solutions to those problems.

Myth #3: Secular psychology can effect real change in the Christian's life. Some secular psychologies teach that people, by gaining insight and/or by their own effort, can change their own behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. However, for the Christian, change is a spiritual process and a super-natural process that can only occur when God changes the very nature of the person: it is a person's nature that determines behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

Jerold and Linda Reed founded the New Testament Psychology Institute in Mesa, Arizona. The staff at NTPI give numerous workshops on The Natures of Mankind Psychology throughout the year. The staff at NTPI is available to conduct lecture / discussion sessions in which the staff asks provoking questions and provides ideas about subjects such as:

What the New Testament (NT) teaches about the Christian's world.

How the NT explains the dynamics among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

How the NT can be applied to psychological problems such as anger, fear, anxiety, sorrow, and depression.

The relevance between the mind and victorious Christian living. " How the NT explains human nature.

The relationship between of the process of renewing the mind and personal transformation.

Other subjects upon request...

NTPI hosts discussion groups on a variety of subjects. Contact the Institute for subjects, times, and locations.

Psychology Book:

NTPI published the book NATURES OF MANKIND PSYCHOLOGY in 2003 and printed a revision in 2006. This book is the foundational publication for the New Testament psychology entitled The Natures of Mankind Psychology.

This book is used when an Institute Mentor works one-on-one with another Christian or an Institute Mentor conducts small group classes.

Pamphlets:

Over twenty pamphlets have been published by NTPI covering a variety of subjects:

You can order these brochures, and many others, singly or in quantity from NTPI.

Mix and Match Pamphlets

CLICK ON THE BOOK ORDER FORM IN THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE PAGE TO ORDER BROCHURES

NTIP provides study groups in various subjects including Beginning Greek. No prerequisites - anyone can attend. If you want to learn about the basic structure of the language of the New Testament you are encouraged to register. The study group is FREE. However, you must purchase your own books and materials.

NTPI offers a series of classes and workshops leading to certification in the theory and application of The Natures of Mankind Psychology.