Author: Blomberg, Craig L.

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 25(2), Sum 2006, pp. 137-154

Abstract:

Is forgiveness a necessity or a nicety for the Christian? A close examination of Matthew 18:15-35 reveals that this question is a vital one for everyone concerned with the psychotherapeutic and counseling fields. The article argues that the central idea of this passage, contained in verses 21-22, is best interpreted in light of the sections immediately preceding (verses 15-20) and immediately following (verses 23-35). These two sections give us implied qualifiers for verses 21-22 that disciples of Jesus would have understood but that we often miss. This article concludes with the reminder that the extension of forgiveness is essentially related to the well-being of the believer in this life and the next.

Author: Roberts, Robert C.

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 25(2), Sum 2006, pp. 127-136

Abstract:

Psychologists by definition are people concerned with how to help others live well. As such, they are purveyors of wisdom. In the days of Hellenistic philosophy, the psychologists were all philosophers. No one should think that psychology or psychotherapy is a recent phenomenon. Christianity came into a world well-populated with psychotherapies. This paper reviews Paul’s approach to wisdom as described in his first letter to the Corinthians. When the distinctiveness of this Christian wisdom is ignored, lost, or sidelined, the wisdom psychotherapists pass along to hurting people will not nurture or produce Christian character, but some other kind. The article concludes with an example of the process regarding forgiveness in the work of Lewis Smedes.

Authors: Worthington Jr, Everett L.; Lerner, Andrea J.; Sharp, Constance B.

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 24(3), Fall 2005, pp. 259-262

Abstract:

Discusses findings of a marriage research from 1997 to 2005 and how these findings challenge some popular opinions that healthy marriage is based on changing people’s interactions from negative to positive. Shift the cultural value of marriage; Advances in couples therapy; Aim of forgiveness and reconciliation of healing the emotional bond.

Author: Doverspike, William

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 24(3), Fall 2005, p.p. 278-280

Abstract:

Relates a confession of a secular priest about his experiences with letters threatening lawsuits and demands for a monetary settlement. Learning about faith during its absence; Prayer of forgiveness; Spiritual experience.

By: Gladson, Jerry A.

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 23(3), Fall 2004, pp. 281-282

Abstract:

Reviews the book “The Faces of Forgiveness: Searching for Wholeness and Salvation,” by LeRon F. Shults and Steven J. Sandage.