Rethinking Christian Forgiveness

Author : James K. Voiss
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814680612

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Rethinking Christian Forgiveness by James K. Voiss Pdf

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 : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798748141055

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ReThinking Forgiveness by Rob Laidlaw Pdf

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
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781572939301

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Forgiveness by Gary Inrig Pdf

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 : Medi Ann Volpe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405195119

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Rethinking Christian Identity by Medi Ann Volpe Pdf

Recent decades have seen major shifts in our understanding of Christian identity. This timely book explores contemporary theological theory in asking what makes a Christian in the twenty-first century. Engages with developments in contemporary theological thought, assessing the work of leading figures Rowan Williams, John Milbank, and Kathryn Tanner Challenges accepted ideas of Christian identity by revealing largely unexplored perspectives on how sin affects its formation Contributes to vexed debates about Christian identity at a time when Christianity is expanding in some regions, yet in decline in many parts of the Western world

Author : Bryan Maier
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-27
Category : Christianity and justice
ISBN : 9780825444050

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Forgiveness and Justice by Bryan Maier Pdf

Bringing practicality back to the work of forgiveness for counselors and pastors Much work in both academic and clinical counseling has focused on forgiveness and what, precisely, it means. We now know forgiveness offers both physical and psychological benefits. Yet despite all this exploration, most Christians are far from having a clear, consistent, theologically informed definition. Bryan Maier wants this conceptual ambiguity to end, especially for the pastor or counselor sitting across from a hurting person seeking immediate, practical help. The Christian counselor needs to be able to walk the client through the question, "Can forgiveness coexist with justice?" To this end, Maier examines current popular models of forgiveness, considering where they merge and diverge, and what merits each type of forgiveness has. He then delves directly into Scripture to discover the original model of God's forgiveness to humankind. From there, he builds a new construct of human forgiveness with practical guidance to help those in counseling understand the concept theologically. In doing so, he demonstrates that our understanding that forgiveness leads to healing is inverted; being whole leads to true forgiveness, not the other way around. Forgiveness and Justice is extremely useful for any practitioner needing to form a useful, theologically sound understanding of forgiveness for those who come for help.

Author : Michael O'Shields
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0984342109

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Rethinking Forgiveness by Michael O'Shields Pdf

Author : John MacArthur
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400204151

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The Truth about Forgiveness by John MacArthur Pdf

"The greatest measuring rod of love in the life of a Christian may be forgiveness, because God showed His love to us in terms of forgiveness." ?John MacArthur Does anyone really want to forgive? Or admit that we need forgiveness? Whether we're giving or receiving, forgiveness is hard. It seems unfair. It feels unnatural. And as best-selling author and pastor John MacArthur demonstrates, forgiveness apart from Christ is unnatural. It is only as we understand our need, Christ's power and example, and what it reallly means to love that we can embrace two of the most liberating acts of love: forgiving and being forgiven. The Truth About Series For decades MacArthur has encouraged countless Christians to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and a greater respect for God's truth. In The Truth About series, he now gathers his landmark teachings about core aspects of the Christian faith in one place. These powerful books are designed to give readers a focused experience that centers on God's character and how it applies to their daily walk of faith.

Author : L. Gregory Jones
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0802808611

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Embodying Forgiveness by L. Gregory Jones Pdf

In an engaging and interesting style that draws on a wide variety of literature as well as on Scripture and theological texts, Jones shows how the practices of Christian forgiveness are richer and more comprehensive than often thought.

Author : Dr. David Stoop
Publisher : Revell
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493406395

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Forgiving What You'll Never Forget by Dr. David Stoop Pdf

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
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780830887736

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Rethinking Incarceration by Dominique DuBois Gilliard Pdf

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,Yvonne Hebert
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508779678

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Rethinking Forgiveness for Christians by Yvonne C Hebert Ma,Yvonne Hebert Pdf

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
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611643565

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Executing God by Sharon L. Baker Pdf

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 : Myra N. Blyth,Matthew J. Mills,Michael H. Taylor
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783030752828

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Forgiveness and Restorative Justice by Myra N. Blyth,Matthew J. Mills,Michael H. Taylor Pdf

The meaning of ‘forgiveness’ and its role within restorative justice are highly contested. This book offers analysis from practical and academic perspectives within Christian theology, against a rich canvas of related concepts, including victimhood, sin, love, and vulnerability. Critical friends of restorative justice, the authors argue that forgiveness – whether as journey or act, unilateral or mutual, conditional or unconditional – is necessary to achieving a fully restorative resolution to acts of harm. They also suggest that Christianity, with its meaning-giving metanarrative of restoration, and preference for communitarian approaches to justice, may have epistemic value for evaluating and even deepening the theory and practice of restorative justice.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525560753

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Forgive by Timothy Keller Pdf

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives. Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to be human. In Forgive, Timothy Keller shows readers why it is so important and how to do it, explaining in detail the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing justice or your humanity.

Author : R. T. Kendall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781629996318

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40 Days to Total Forgiveness by R. T. Kendall Pdf

Forgiving others doesn't just grant you peace. It gets you right with God. This book will help you understand the importance of the mandate in God's Word to forgive others and teach you what steps to take to totally forgive. FEATURES AND BENEFITS A powerful message reflecting biblical teachings on forgiveness Bible verses for deeper study Relevant prayers Journaling space to reflect on what God is saying to you as you meditate on each devotion Forgiving others totally is a core message of the gospel. Jesus forgives us completely and unconditionally, and we are to do the same. But how do we make the choice to let go of the unforgiveness in our hearts? Are you holding on to bitterness or unforgiveness toward someone who has wronged you? Are you feeling a lack of freedom and peace in your spirit because of it? It's time to get right with God by letting go of the past and releasing both the people and the pain. In this forty-day devotional based on R. T. Kendall's best-selling work Total Forgiveness, you will find inspirational readings to guide you into a new place of peace and joy. You will learn: The mandate to forgive Misconceptions about forgiveness What total forgiveness looks like Steps to take to total forgiveness The ultimate proof of total forgiveness