Development of the self-directed RECEIVE Forgiveness workbook: a Christian-sensitive resource to support experiencing reconciliation with God.

ABSTRACT: Divine forgiveness is a central concept in many theistic religions, including Christianity, which has a rich and longstanding history of doctrine, spiritual practices, and rituals addressing or reinforcing the idea that God forgives. Providing empirical support for the role that forgiveness from God plays in the lives of Christians, a growing body of literature suggests that divine forgiveness may have important implications for human flourishing. Practical resources that are biblically aligned and developed through interdisciplinary collaboration among humanists (e.g., theologians) and social scientists (e.g., psychologists) could complement traditional religious customs and equip healthcare professionals with spiritually integrated tools for serving self-identifying Christian clients. To

SUBMITTER: Cowden RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549654 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature