The Scandal of Forgiveness, Philip Yancey
The Scandal of Forgiveness, Philip Yancey
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The Scandal of Forgiveness
Grace Put to the Test

Author: Philip Yancey

Narrator: Henry O. Arnold

Unabridged: 3 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 06/01/2021

Synopsis

Discover the true depth of what forgiveness is, what it demands of you, and how it sets you free.Forgiveness offers an alternative to an endless cycle of resentment and revenge that we often see in this world, but it can be difficult to understand its true power without first understanding God’s scandalous grace and forgiveness of us.In The Scandal of Forgiveness—an adaptation of the bestselling book What’s So Amazing About Grace?—author Philip Yancey will take you on an exploration of forgiveness and its clear connection to the gospel. You’ll learn how:Forgiveness is more powerful than getting even.The idea of forgiveness shatters the “eye for an eye” logic of the world.To see and shed the illusions surrounding grace and forgiveness.To accept the full impact of grace and what it means to be a grace-full Christian.The Scandal of Forgiveness reveals how you can adopt the forgiveness the world is searching for. You’ll learn how to authentically forgive and grow closer in your relationship with God

About Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey previously served as editor-at-large for Christianity Today magazine. He has written thirteen Gold Medallion Award-winning books and won two ECPA Book of the Year awards, for What's So Amazing About Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew. Four of his books have sold over one million copies. He lives with his wife in Colorado. Learn more at philipyancey.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on July 17, 2022

A Very Challenging Read Yes, I labelled this "A Very Challenging Read" -- not because the words, phrases, concepts are difficult to understand, but because it is the BEST book on forgiveness I think I've ever read and yet it showcases the reality that real forgiveness is very rare and absolutely unna......more

Goodreads review by Denise on July 16, 2023

My sister gave me this book for Christmas, and, while it was on the To Read shelf, it was just sitting there. Then I started reading a book about life not being as it is supposed to be, which led to putting it down 1/2 way through, picking up another book that is mentioned several times in the previ......more

Goodreads review by Christine on September 08, 2021

It's an interesting book written from the perspective of God's perfect love, how grace is freely offered to us and how we should offer it freely to others. Readers can reconsider our understanding of mercy and grace and our attitudes toward offenders. The writer points out the futility of seeking re......more

Goodreads review by Mike on July 04, 2021

Timely truth I so needed these reminders right now in my life. I’m feeling much like a failure in need of forgiving myself. I’m redeemed by the grace of God......more

Goodreads review by Rick on May 09, 2022

RECOMMENDED I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this Chirp Audiobook on forgiveness… The writing style of Phillip Yancy reminds me of Max Lucado, but it’s more edgy. They both tell you a story and follow it up with an explanation of how it relates to Christ or our Christian principles and perspective......more

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