The Gift of Forgiveness

by STANLEY, CHARLES F.

• ISBN13: 9780785264156
• ISBN10: 0785264159
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-03
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

Charles Stanley, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our day, shares the key to personal and even world peace in The Gift of Forgiveness. as Stanley points out that no sin is so shockingly evil it blocks God's forgiveness nor so trivial it negates the need for God's mercy, he shares the specifics of how to go about receiving and giving forgiveness.The Gift of Forgiveness reflects the heart of Stanley's teaching ministry. In this markedly helpful book, Stanley addresses such questions as how to practise a life of forgiveness in all your relationships and how to make forgiveness an ongoing, practical experience in your life.Previously published in hardcover (0840790724).

Author Biography

Dr. Charles Stanley, pastor of the 14,000-member First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is well known through his In Touch radio and television ministry and through his best-selling books.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	ix
Forgiveness and Freedom	1	(14)
The Big Picture	15	(12)
The Only Solution	27	(16)
Faith and Forgiveness	43	(14)
Our Forgiving Father	57	(16)
Forgiveness and Confession	73	(16)
Handling Our Hurts	89	(14)
Forgiving Others	103	(12)
Forgiving Ourselves	115	(18)
Bitterness	133	(16)
When a Brother Stumbles	149	(18)
Conclusion	167	(2)
Appendix A: The Unpardonable Sin	169	(4)
Appendix B: Steps to Forgiving Others	173	(4)
Acknowledgments	177	(2)
About the Author	179