Forgiveness supports a vital position in the teachings of ACIM. Unlike old-fashioned notions of forgiveness, which frequently include pardoning the observed wrongdoings of others, ACIM's forgiveness is a procedure of delivering judgments and issues held against oneself and others. It is just a acceptance that the observed sins and mistakes are rooted in the illusions of the vanity, and through forgiveness, it's possible to see beyond these illusions to the inherent purity and divinity in most being. ACIM shows that forgiveness is really a road to internal peace and the important thing to undoing the ego's hold on tight the mind.

The Workbook for Pupils, comprising 365 lessons, is a functional guide built to cause the student through a transformative process. Each lesson centers on a certain design, guiding the practitioner to apply the teachings inside their everyday lives. The lessons cover a a course in miracles wide range of issues, including belief, forgiveness, love, and the nature of reality. The repetitive nature of the Book is intentional, reinforcing the indisputable fact that regular practice is required for the change of consciousness.

A Class in Miracles also presents the idea of the Sacred Nature as helpful information and intermediary between the egoic brain and the real Self. The Sacred Soul is represented as a supportive and nonjudgmental internal style that assists persons reinterpret their experiences and perceptions in alignment with truth. ACIM encourages a continuing debate with the Sacred Heart, seeking advice and wisdom in every areas of life.

One of many distinct areas of ACIM is its usage of Religious terminology and symbolism, which could originally cause some to categorize it as a Christian text. However, the course transcends standard religious limits and addresses to the universal principles of spirituality. ACIM attracts people from all faiths (or none) to attempt a journey of self-discovery and internal change, focusing personal knowledge around dogma.