Keywords
emotion, John 14:6, Jesus Christ, way, truth, Christ-centered, psychotherapy
Abstract
Emotions are receiving a lot of attention in both academic and popular circles. In fact, our culture is increasingly characterized by emotionality in thought, expression, and personal interaction, with some positive but also many negative consequences. How should Christians respond to these developments in the secular culture? A Christ-centered approach to the emotions is the general theological foundation on which we need to ground our reflections and decisions about their nature and significance. Specifi- cally, by deepening our understanding of Jesus’s teachings on His identity, telos, life-giving reality, and sanctifying power, as aptly described in John 14:6, we may experience a transforming communion with Christ, which will then play a central role in emotional coping, regulation, and flourishing.
Recommended Citation
Properzi, Mauro
(2018)
"Between Identity and Truth: A Christ-Centered Perspective on Emotion,"
Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy: Vol. 39:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/irp/vol39/iss1/5
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