Charles F. Stanley - The Gift of Forgiveness
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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 Gods forgiveness nor so trivial it negates the need for Gods mercy, he shares the specifics of how to go about receiving and giving forgiveness.
The Gift of Forgiveness reflects the heart of Stanleys 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).
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Copyright 1987, 1991 by Charles Stanley
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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, and are used by permission.
Scripture quotations noted NIV are from the HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan.
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CONTENTS
F orgiveness is a pivotal issue in the Christian walk, and The Gift of Forgiveness is just one of the books in the newly revised Charles Stanley Discipleship Series. Other books include Eternal Security, How to Handle Adversity, Winning the War Within, and How to Listen to God. This special series was created to support the building of a biblical foundation of faith and to lead to greater spiritual maturity. We encourage you to use these books as Bible study and witnessing tools.
When you have completed the Discipleship Series, we have more good news for you. In Touch Ministries has more ongoing study for you on-line. We would like to invite you to explore our Web site at www.intouch.org. The pages of our site are filled with inspiration and exciting Bible study tools for the whole family. Take time today to browse the pages of our topical Scripture index, learn more about the heroes of the Bible in our Mighty in Spirit feature, or begin your quiet time with our daily on-line devotions. Also visit our Prayer Touch pages containing quick reference tips on prayer, quiet time aids for praying the Scriptures, and our monthly prayer-focused newsletter.
Children of all ages can grow in godliness with the tools in Generation Nextan area containing Kids Corner Bible lessons and printable activity pages, and Teen Connection age-specific Bible studies and encouraging daily devotions. This portion of the site also hosts Parents Caf, a priceless resource of godly inspiration for moms and dads.
May God bless you as you seek to grow in the disciplines of His Word and to pursue the goal of Christlike character.
In Touch Ministries
In Touch Ministries is the teaching ministry of Dr. Charles F. Stanley, pastor of the 15,000-member First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia. In Touch currently has a staff of more than 200 people in the United States and numerous affiliate staff throughout its international offices.
The real story of In Touch, however, is not statistical. It is the story of penetrating the human soul with the Word of God so that all who view or listen can grow to spiritual maturity and make a godly impact on the world in which they live.
I t was Sunday morning. As I drove toward the church, I rehearsed in my mind the events of the past months. I had been filling the pulpit as an associate pastor at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta while a committee searched high and low for a senior pastor to replace the man who had resigned. It was not long until the people began taking sides. One group wanted me as the pastor; another group wanted an older, more experienced, more well-known man. I was caught in the middle. My responsibility was simply to preach while the congregation battled it out among themselves.
The internal struggle that ensued left my family and me emotionally drained. I had been asked to leave on several occasions, and I would have been glad to go except for one reason: God said, Stay. As my wife, Anna, and I prayed, we knew God was making it clear that we were to trust Him and remain where we were.
Now, after twelve months, it appeared that the end was in sight. In a very turbulent business meeting that lasted three hours, I had been elected the pastor of the church. It seemed as if we had hurdled all the major obstacles. Little did I know, however, that the greatest obstaclethe obstacle of forgivenesswas yet to come.
The following pages flow from my struggle to forgive people whom I trusted and loved as my friends, yet they proved otherwise. More than anything, this book is simply an invitation to deal with the poison of an unforgiving spirit. It is a poison capable of ruining not only your life, but the lives of those around you as well. It is my prayer that in these pages you will discover the freedom that comes from putting behind you once and for all the hurts and injustices of yesterday.
FORGIVENESS
AND FREEDOM
F orgive him? Are you kidding? After what he has done to me? I can never forgive him!
Forgive me? How could God forgive me? You dont know what I have done.
How could I have done such an awful thing? I can never forgive myself.
These are the confessions I hear every day as a pastor. Confessions from people who have grown up in churches, grown up with godly parents, and yet grown up without ever fully understanding Gods forgiveness and its intended effect on every level of their lives.
The tragedy of all this is the bondage people find themselves in when they do not grasp the immensity of Gods forgiveness. It is a bondage that stifles their ability to love and accept those they know in their hearts most deserve their love. It is a bondage that cripples marriages from their outset. It is a bondage that is often passed from generation to generation. It is a bondage that chokes out the abundant life Christ promised to those who would believe.
That is why I felt compelled to write this book on forgiveness. Only by truly understanding Gods forgiveness and making it a part of their lives will people be delivered from this bondage. Only then will they be able to enjoy the freedom that ensues and be able to live the Christian life to its fullest.
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