Forgiveness: the Way of Jesus : The Proven Path to Be Forgiving and Forgiven

by Wagner, James K.

• ISBN13: 9780788024375
• ISBN10: 078802437X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: CSS Publishing Company

Summary

James Wagner maintains that the most crippling illness we face today is a resentful, unforgiving heart and the intentional withholding of forgiveness -- and he suggests that people request healing prayer to relieve spiritual, emotional, and mental anguish over damaged and fractured relationships as often as they do to seek comfort for physical pain and limitations. Though forgiveness it is at the very heart of the gospel, it can be difficult to "forgive and forget" -- so how can we become more merciful in our daily lives? Wagner suggests that the answer can be found by examining the paradigm of forgiveness modeled by Jesus. Structured in 12 sessions, this book offers practical guidelines for developing healthier relationships and improving personal wellness by learning to give and receive true forgiveness. Each biblically rooted session includes questions for stimulating discussion and reinforcing key concepts.

Author Biography

James K. Wagner as the director of The Upper Room Prayer and Healing Ministries and the executive director of the Disciplined Order of Christ

Table of Contents

Prologue: "Who Am I?"	p. 7
Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgments	p. 13
Introduction	p. 15
True/False Quiz	p. 19
What Is Forgiveness?	p. 31
Health Benefits	p. 41
Reconciliation	p. 49
The Forgiveness Clause In The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:12; Luke 11:4	p. 57
How Often Should I Forgive?: Matthew 18:21-35	p. 71
An Uninvited, Forgiven Guest: Luke 7:36-50	p. 79
The Woman Accused Of Adultery: John 8:1-11	p. 87
The Unforgivable Sin And Self-Forgiveness: Mark 3:28-29	p. 95
Healing Related To Forgiveness Of Sin: John 5:1-15; Mark 2:1-12	p. 107
Two Brothers And Their Father: Luke 15:11-32	p. 115
The Supreme Example Of Forgiveness: Luke 23:34	p. 123
A Guided Group Prayer Of Forgiveness	p. 135
Afterword: "Yes...But"	p. 137
Recommended Resources	p. 141
Sources Of Epigraphs	p. 145
Endnotes	p. 147
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