Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?

by Timothy Keller

Publisher:

Hodder and Stoughton

, 2022

Overview

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives.

“To err is human, to forgive divine,” has long been aspirational. But our complicated modern world has questioned the benefits of forgiveness. Timothy Keller passionately defends the central role forgiveness has to play in our lives, and shows readers how and why forgiveness is the only way forward in an imperfect world.

Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person can do. If you do not forgive, resentment and vengeance consume you. It is impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to be human. In Forgive, Timothy Keller shows readers why it is so important and how to do it, explaining in detail the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing either justice or your humanity.

Key Features

• Defends the central role forgiveness has to play in our lives.
• Shows readers how and why forgiveness is the only way forward in an imperfect world.
• Explains the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing justice or your humanity.

Contents

• About the Author
• 1. A Story of Forgiveness
• 2. The Fading of Forgiveness
• 3. The History of Forgiveness
• 4. The Book of Forgiveness
• 5. The God of Love and Fury
• 6. Justice and Love Honor and Abuse
• 7. The Basics of Forgiveness
• 8. Our Need for Forgiveness
• 9. Receiving Gods Forgiveness
• 10. Granting Our Forgiveness
• 11. Extending Forgiveness
• Epilogue

Praise for Forgive

People in all walks of life can find value in this book about spiritual forgiveness. Keller is a well-known pastor and author, and his insights into the true meaning of living in forgiveness will spark discussions and motivate action.

—Forbes

Pastor Keller delivers a thorough and eloquent apologetic for forgiveness... All will appreciate Keller’s lucid prose and gift for succinctly summarizing biblical wisdom. The result is a thought-provoking take on how to forgive.

—Publishers Weekly

The author presents a solid defense of Christian forgiveness theology within a modern, relevant context, quoting sources as varied as Augustine, Adele, Kafka, and Clint Eastwood....Refreshing, accessible work on the basics of forgiveness from a Christian perspective.

—Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

• Title: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?
• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Forgive; Tim Keller
• ISBNs: 9781473364314, 9781473643130, 1473643139
• Resource ID: LLS:FRGVNSSHDR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-06T15:01:14Z

About Timothy Keller

Timothy Keller (1950-2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989. For over 20 years, he led a diverse congregation of young professionals with a weekly attendance of over 5,000. He was also president of Redeemer City to City, which plants new churches in New York and other cities. For the last decade, the organization has launched over 200 churches in 35 cities. Logos has collected his sermons in the Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (1989–2011) and Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (2012–2013).

Keller wrote multiple New York Times bestselling books, including The Reason for God and The Prodigal God. His recent work included The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, and Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work. He is also wrote his own commentary and study guide series. Christianity Today has said, “Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Timothy Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.”