Forgiving The Unforgivable

by David Stoop

Forgiveness is an essential part of being a Christian. But what do we do when confronted with the unforgivable-an act that shakes our moral foundations to their roots, often committed by someone trusted and loved?

Murder, sexual abuse, adultery-all leave lifelong wounds and all are unforgivable trespasses that through the grace of God can be forgiven. Dr. David Stoop compassionately guides us along the course of heartfelt forgiveness, freeing us to apply the biblical teachings that have already changed thousands of lives.

Genres: Counselling, Nonfiction, Christian, Christian Non Fiction

149 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

David Stoop, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. He received a master's in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate from the University of Southern California.
He is frequently heard as a cohost on the nationally syndicated New Life Live! radio and TV program.
David is the founder and director of the Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach, California. He is also an adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary and serves on the executive board of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
David is a Gold Medallion-winning author who has written more than thirty books, including Forgiving the Unforgivable, and Rethink How You Think.
He resides with his wife Jan in Newport Beach, California, and has three sons and six grandchildren.

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Reviews

[Carl Jenkins · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to give this book more stars, but just couldn't. There were a lot of good thoughts about forgiveness within the book, but Stoop and I seem to have a different understanding of forgiveness. I'd say most of it stems from a disagreement on whether or not we can forgive someone who doesn't repent. Stoop says you can, I'm not sure that you can, but that difference seemed to be be a big split for a lot of what Stoop says in his book. Stoop doesn't seem to think that you can live without holding a grudge, and being angry with the person if you don't offer them forgiveness, and I disagree. I also believe Stoop misused a number of verses in order to back up his position, just using a number of verses out of context.

[Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful tool in how to get to forgiveness, and defining it. All in 120 pages. Recommend it for any kind of forgiveness that one wishes to happen.

[Jenn Sands · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book. It covered the subject of forgiveness thoroughly and gave a lot of food for thought.

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing!!!