Our Father is simply inclined to forgive. This distinguishes Him from all invented gods and from all of humanity. He is eager to forgive at the slightest hint that we acknowledge our sin and guilt (Jer. 3:13).

Edward Welch (b. 1953), Psychologe, Seelsorger und Autor

Related Bible passage: JER.3.13

Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit

Occasions: Comfort, For Reflection

Edward Welch

Der US-amerikanische Psychologe und Theologe Edward T. Welch lehrt seit 1981 an der Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation sowie am Westminster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. Er gilt als einflussreiche Stimme der biblisch-reformierten Seelsorgebewegung zu Themen wie Depression, Scham und Angst, wobei die Skepsis dieses Ansatzes gegenüber säkularen psychiatrischen Modellen fachlich debattiert wird. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Schriften eine seelsorgliche Lebenshilfe, die emotionale Nöte und zwischenmenschliche Konflikte aus einer dezidiert biblischen Perspektive deutet.

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