Rethinking Christian Forgiveness

Author : James K. Voiss
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814680615
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rethinking Christian Forgiveness written by James K. Voiss and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such a thing as “Christian Forgiveness”? Christians speak as though there is. But what would it be? How would it differ from forgiveness as a basic human enactment? And if there is a distinctive Christian forgiveness, what might it have to say to our world today? To answer these questions, the present work traverses three distinctive intellectual landscapes—continental philosophy, Anglo-American moral philosophy, and psychology—to establish a phenomenology of forgiving before turning to contemporary Christian literature. The multilayered dialogue that ensues challenges the assumptions of contemporary approaches—secular and Christian—and invites the reader to rethink the meaning of Christian forgiveness.

Author : Rob Laidlaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ReThinking Forgiveness written by Rob Laidlaw and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter who you are, you have at some time been wounded in your relationships. Often, the hurts from the past can carry forward into the present, robbing us of peace and joy. This book takes a closer, biblical look at the current approach to forgiveness and suggests something even more critical that needs to be addressed first for real healing to occur.

Author : Gary Inrig
Publisher : Our Daily Bread Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1572939303
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forgiveness written by Gary Inrig and published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Inrig brings wonderful breadth, depth, and balance to a very difficult subject: forgiveness. As one 83-year-old theologian, Rev. Herb VanderLugt, says, "This is the best book on the subject I have ever read." Whether it's living forgiven, learning to forgive, what to do when an offender refuses to request forgiveness, whether we're asking, giving, or waiting for forgiveness, this book covers the subject with Inrig's on-the-mark illustrations and solid biblical teaching. It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the subject of forgiveness to the Christian faith. If the Bible makes it clear that Christians are forgiven people, it also makes it clear that we are to be forgiving people. How and when do we do that? What does it look like?

Author : Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830875263
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forgiving and Reconciling written by Everett L. Worthington Jr. and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Templeton Foundation Book of Distinction All of us have suffered painful emotional and relational hurts. God calls us to forgive those who have hurt us, but that's often easier said than done. We don't usually know how to forgive others, nor are we always sure if we have truly forgiven them. Psychologist and counselor Everett L. Worthington Jr., the leading Christian researcher on forgiveness, says that forgiving is a gift we give to others. When we offer forgiveness to others as an altruistic gift, it is more effective than when we forgive only for our own benefit in an effort to "get over" the hurt. True forgiveness is accomplished through a careful process of understanding both the offense and the offender and taking active steps to forgiveness. In this insightful and practical book, Worthington provides a wealth of clinically proven tools and exercises for moving toward forgiveness. Worthington's expertise comes not only from years of scientific research but also from the experience of the brutal murder of his own mother. His convictions were put to the test as he worked through his conflicting emotions and rage toward the murderer. He found that the principles of Christian forgiveness enabled him to forgive even his mother's killer. While forgiveness is something that we can do on our own, reconciliation involves another party. Worthington brings both themes together and shows how we can move beyond forgiveness and cross the bridge to reconciliation. This book, previously published as Five Steps to Forgiveness, has been fully revised to make clear the scriptural foundations of Christian forgiveness. Biblical, authoritative and pastorally sound, this guide will be of help to anyone who wants to find the freedom of forgiveness.

Author : Dr. David Stoop
Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 1493406396
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forgiving What You'll Never Forget written by Dr. David Stoop and published by Revell. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forgiveness is an essential part of being a Christian. But what do we do when confronted with the unforgivable--an act that shakes our moral foundations to their roots, often committed by someone trusted and loved? Murder, sexual abuse, adultery--all leave lifelong wounds and all are trespasses that, through the grace of God, still can be forgiven. Dr. David Stoop compassionately guides readers along the course of heartfelt forgiveness, freeing them to apply the biblical teachings that have already changed thousands of lives. Now available in mass market.

Author : Dominique DuBois Gilliard
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830887733
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rethinking Incarceration written by Dominique DuBois Gilliard and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IVP Readers' Choice Award Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year The United States has more people locked up in jails, prisons, and detention centers than any other country in the history of the world. Mass incarceration has become a lucrative industry, and the criminal justice system is plagued with bias and unjust practices. And the church has unwittingly contributed to the problem. Dominique Gilliard explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration, examining Christianity’s role in its evolution and expansion. He then shows how Christians can pursue justice that restores and reconciles, offering creative solutions and highlighting innovative interventions. The church has the power to help transform our criminal justice system. Discover how you can participate in the restorative justice needed to bring authentic rehabilitation, lasting transformation, and healthy reintegration to this broken system.

Author : Yvonne C Hebert Ma
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781508779674
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rethinking Forgiveness for Christians written by Yvonne C Hebert Ma and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever feel insulted and hurt by the careless (or intentional) behavior of another person? Many people want to follow the direction of Jesus to forgive 7 x 77 times but find it next to impossible because the hurt is so deep and they feel so wounded. Knowing that they are not forgiving can be disturbing to their peace of mind and make them feel unworthy. Ms. Hebert believes in the WWI slogan "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition." Her book incorporates both the mental tactics to understand the four types of people we all have to interact with and how to handle hurtful situations with them, as well as a faith-filled attitude of prayer and living with the mind of a Child of God. Tactics for healing past hurts and forgiving oneself for situations which lie heavily on one's heart are also discussed. This book is a must-have for anyone struggling with forgiveness and anger.

Author : Sharon L. Baker
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 1611643562
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Executing God written by Sharon L. Baker and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did God have to murder his only son to pay our debts? What kind of vengeful, violent God can only be satisfied by vicarious blood atonement? In Executing God, theologian Sharon Baker presents a biblically based and theologically sound critique of popular theories of the atonement. Concerned about the number of acts of violence performed in the name of God, Baker challenges cultural assumptions about the death of Jesus and its meaning to Christians. She ultimately offers a constructive alternate view of atonement based on God's forgiveness that opens up salvation to a wider group of people.

Author : Rosemarie Downer Ph.D.
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1973621177
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The High Call of Forgiveness written by Rosemarie Downer Ph.D. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The High Call of Forgiveness exposes the strategy of the enemy that has caused too many of us to become trapped in a state of unforgiveness. From the pages of this book, you will learn the strategies of the enemy of your soul. By knowing the mode of operation of your opponent, you will become well equipped to fight him with intelligence. You will also learn that offense is a direct attempt by Satan to block the answer to the powerful prayer that Jesus prayed for us in John 17, that we may be one! Knowledge is power. By knowing this, you will learn to position yourself against the attack of the enemy. Rosemarie Downer takes you on an eye-opening and honest journey of self-examination. You will ask yourself and find answers to questions like these: What got me here? How can I get unstuck? How is it that I know what the Word of God say about unforgiveness, yet I find it so difficult to obey? The High Call of Forgiveness addresses: Why most people find it difficult to forgive The role of emotional hunger and emotional wounds in hindering us from forgiving others The importance of obtaining emotional healing The blessings associated with forgiveness The hand of God in our lives, even when others hurt us

Author : Robert D. Lupton
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 145960668X
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life written by Robert D. Lupton and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rethinking Ministry to the Poor The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks tough questions about service providing and community building to help us enhance our effectiveness. Among the questions; What dilemmas do caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with the least of these? What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighborhoods move toward reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.