Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners

Doctrinal basis. Puritan spiritual autobiography published by Banner of Truth.

Points to weigh

• Bunyan recounts long seasons of terror and doubt before he came to rest in Christ; some readers find it a comfort, others find the intensity heavy.
• First published 1666.
• If your doubts come as repeated, intrusive thoughts that you cannot stop, see the OCD and Religious Scrupulosity topic: sources there (for example the International OCD Foundation’s packet for faith leaders) warn that extra reassurance and self-checking can feed the cycle, and recommend a qualified clinician.
• This is pastoral encouragement, not medical care. If you or someone you know is in crisis or danger, call your local emergency number or, in the U.S., call or text 988.

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