An edition of Unpacking forgiveness (2008)

Unpacking forgiveness

biblical answers for complex questions and deep wounds

  • 1 Want to read
Unpacking forgiveness
Chris Brauns, Chris Brauns
Not in Library

My Reading Lists:

Create a new list

Check-In

×Close
Add an optional check-in date. Check-in dates are used to track yearly reading goals.
Today

  • 1 Want to read

Buy this book

Last edited by ImportBot
September 29, 2021 | History
An edition of Unpacking forgiveness (2008)

Unpacking forgiveness

biblical answers for complex questions and deep wounds

  • 1 Want to read

This edition doesn't have a description yet. Can you add one?

Publish Date
Publisher
Crossway Books
Language
English

Buy this book

Edition Availability
Cover of: Unpacking forgiveness
Unpacking forgiveness: biblical answers for complex questions and deep wounds
2008, Crossway Books
in English

Add another edition?

Book Details


Table of Contents

The forgiveness quiz
Where I come from as an author
Answers to the forgiveness quiz
How to begin unpacking
The luggage that weighs us down
Jesus' invitation
How to accept Jesus invitation
Motivation to unpack
The challenge of unpacking forgiveness
HowJohn Piper helped
You will not learn in an instant that following Christ is both right and best
Defining forgiveness
The key principle
How God forgives
A definition for forgiveness
Are you forgiven?
Defining forgiveness
How should Christians forgive interpersonally?
A word on reconciliation and consequences
More than a feeling
Biblical forgiveness versus therapeutic forgiveness
Is the difference really that important?
The way up is down
Jesus on conflict
Be humble
The way up is down
How humility helps
You can't be humble through sheer determination
Unpack with great urgency
What should Bev do?
Hear a warning from Jesus
Apply Jesus' point to Bev's decision
Take action
Should I just get over it?
A sad, ridiculous story
To drop, or not to drop?
What dropping it doesn't mean
How should I go about it?
First, go!
Second, if necessary, take one or two others along
Third, if appropriate, follow church discipline
An illustration
What if I won't forgive?
Jesus on the limits of forgiveness
The parable of the unforgiving servant
What should be said to those who wont forgive?
Doesn't this teach that people might earn their salvation by forgiving others?
The story of Jacob Deshazer and Mitsuo Fuchida
How should I respond to the unrepentant?
The question
Principle #1: Resolve not to take revenge
Principle #2: Proactively show love
The Amish at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania
How should I respond to the unrepentant?
Principle #3: Don't forgive the unrepentant, but leave room for the wrath of God
Objections
Scott and Janet Willis : grace through flames
How can I conquer bitterness?
Know how to beat bitterness
Bruce Murakami : winning the battle over bitterness
How can I stop thinking about it?
The mental gerbil wheel
This is a battle we must not lose
Winning the battle of your mind will be a process
Specifics for winning the battle for your mind
Chuck Colson's victory over the mental gerbil wheel
What if Christians cannot agree?
Paul and Barnabas impasse
Other factors that pressured Paul and Barnabas relationship
What we can learn
Final thoughts.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Wheaton, Ill

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
234/.5
Library of Congress
BT795 .B26 2008, BT795.B26 2008

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL19520172M
ISBN 13
9781581349801
LCCN
2008009804
OCLC/WorldCat
213307249
Goodreads
4298532

Community Reviews (0)

Feedback?
No community reviews have been submitted for this work.

Lists

This work does not appear on any lists.

History

Download catalog record: RDF / JSON
September 29, 2021 Edited by ImportBot import existing book
February 28, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot remove fake subjects
July 14, 2017 Edited by Mek adding subject: Internet Archive Wishlist
December 3, 2010 Edited by Open Library Bot Added subjects from MARC records.
December 11, 2009 Created by WorkBot add works page