Forgiveness: I Just Can't Forgive Myself (RCL Booklet) (CCEF)

Publisher's Description

Sally, a Christian, laments having an abortion years ago. "I know the Lord has forgiven me, but I just can't forgive myself." What would you say to her?

Maybe you yourself have struggled with "self-forgiveness" and wonder how to deal with feelings of guilt. Why is self-forgiveness such an attractive notion? What, if anything, does the Bible say about it?

Robert D. Jones identifies five possible assumptions behind the longing for self-forgiveness. In the process, he pinpoints a deeper problem—and a deeper solution to ongoing guilt. By dispelling a number of misconceptions, Jones clears the path to a joyful realization of complete forgiveness in Christ.

About the Author

Robert D. Jones (D.Min, Westminster Theological Seminary; M.Div, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is assistant professor of biblical counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of the Resources for Changing Lives booklets Forgiveness, Angry at God? and Bad Memories, and has written numerous articles and book reviews for the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Jones is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC). He is also a Certified Christian Conciliator and Adjunct Instructor with Peacemaker Ministries (and their Institute for Christian Conciliation), and has served as an adjunct trainer with the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF).