When we let our past memories springboard us to higher views of God’s grace, it energizes our praise and solidifies our Christian confidence.

— Robert Jones (b. 1959), Fachbuchautor, Pastor, Konfliktberater und Professor für Biblische Seelsorge

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Grace & Redemption

Robert Jones

Robert D. Jones (geb. 1959) ist ein US-amerikanischer Pastor, Mediator und Professor für Biblische Seelsorge am Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Er steht für eine schriftgebundene Seelsorge und wurde vor allem durch Fachbücher zur christlichen Konfliktbewältigung, Vergebung und zum Umgang mit Zorn bekannt. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Arbeiten praxisnahe theologische Zugänge, um zwischenmenschliche Spannungen und seelische Belastungen auf biblischer Grundlage zu reflektieren.

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