Radical Forgiveness: Through The Eyes Of Jesus

By Floyd Bland

Forgiving others who may have wronged us or forgiving ourselves for our past blunders is never easy. Our worst enemies―fear, pride and selfishness―can rob us from experiencing healthy and fulfilling interpersonal relationships through our intentionally expressed unforgiveness.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Not Of The World Ministries, Inc
• Release date: Jan 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9780990982357

Floyd Bland

Floyd Bland has served as elder, teacher, chaplain, and administrator to help others grow in their faith through sound, practical, Bible-based models for Christian living. A seminary graduate, Floyd's other books include Radical Forgiveness Through the Eyes of Jesus, Five Things Every Christian Must Know, Oh For The Joy! Forgiven and Free in Christ, and The Last Words of Jesus to His Disciples: Enduring Lessons of Faith, Hope, and Love. Floyd married his best friend and helpmate. Together, they have two grown children and a grandson.

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Radical Forgiveness

Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Floyd Bland

© 2018 by Floyd W. Bland. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permissions, contact: [e-mail]

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Contents

Title

Epigraph

With Gratitude

Introduction: Discovering God’s Forgiveness

Chapter 1: Four Important Lessons

Who Am I? Listen To Him! Who Is The Greatest? Seventy Times Seven

Chapter 2: The Forgiving King

A Massive Debt Is Forgiven, Why We Need Forgiveness, Our Debt Is Canceled Forever

Chapter 3: The Servant Is Restored

A New Spiritual Being, God Declares Us Righteous, We Have God’s Spirit inside Us, We Have Eternal Fellowship with God, Our Access Is Restored

Chapter 4: The Unforgiving Servant

We Are Equal Debtors, We Help and Support Each Other, We Have Cordial, Meaningful Relationships, We Love One Another, We Forgive One Another

Chapter 5: On To Radical Forgiveness

Our Freedom in Christ, We Are Crucified With Christ, On To Radical Forgiveness

About the Author

Notes

Because He Lives!

With Gratitude

I thank God for His grace and mercy. He sent His Son to die for my sins and raised Him for my justification. Then He sent His Spirit to secure my eternal future that He has prepared for all those who love His glorious appearing (2 Timothy 4:8).

For my Christian home with parents whose love, faith, and piety yet inspire me to live for Christ, along with my loving, affirming, and supportive wife and family. I thank God for all of you!

To my extended family, those who encouraged me to continue writing, and to those who helped with the book’s cover and editing, I am grateful to God for you as well.

Introduction

Discovering God’s Forgiveness

Whenever I reflect on my life’s journey, I marvel at how the Lord has been gracious and merciful to me over the years. I can attribute my spiritual journey to the combined efforts of three very extraordinary people who led me to the Lord Jesus Christ and helped understand His Kingdom living.

Mom, Dad, and Grandma were the perfect instruments the Lord used to raise me in His nurture and admonition. (Ephesians 6:4 KJV) First, they loved me enough to introduce me to the Lord early in life. Then they took the time to explain fundamental biblical truths in a way that allowed me to understand and grow from them.

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