The Miracle of Forgiveness

by Spencer W. Kimball

Book Overview

In his earthly ministry, Jesus preformed many miracles. In particular, he healed numerous diseased and disabled bodies. But perhaps his greatest miracle was the healing of people's souls — the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884944441
• ISBN13: 9780884944447
• Release Date: January 1969
• Publisher: Bookcraft Pubs
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Very Biblical!

All of us need to hear the Biblical teachings of the Bible and not man’s “woke” teachings. This book will give you hope and teach you about forgiveness from a biblical perspective. This book is written out of love to get you back on track and to follow the Lamb wherever He may go.

Homophobic

Vile homophobic teachings. Extremely damaging to LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Classic perspective

This is considered a classic text on the steps of repentance and forgiveness. Those who condemn it in this review, have obviously never read it, as some of their criticisms focus on the messenger, not the message. The religious bigotry and small mindedness of some who say in their reviews that this should be condemned because the author is Mormon, shows their bias and prejudice. Such arrogance and condescension is apparently then also marks of being a "good Christian", if these negative reviews are to be believed. From the content of some of the negative criticisms, it is clear the reviewers never bothered to read the book they are condemning. Make your own judgment, based on knowledge, rather than bigotry and prejudice.

What you get out of it will depend on where your heart is.

It's entertaining to read the reviews for this book; they're incredibly varied. What you get out of this book will largely depend on where your heart is when you read it. The title of this book is "The Miracle of Forgiveness". That alone should tell you some of the topics the book is to cover: sin, repentance, and finally, forgiveness through Christ and His Atonement. Yes, this book spends a lot of time discussing sin and the various ways in which one may commit sin (although the discussion is by no means exhaustive). Much of it comes from the author's experience of many years as an ecclesiastical leader. Will this discussion make you feel guilty? Probably. It should. One of the aims of the book is to urge the reader to improve him or herself. Keep in mind, guilt isn't a bad thing. If you don't feel guilty about something you're not likely to change it. Will this discussion offend you? Possibly. If you're the sort that doesn't like to hear that what you're doing is wrong, then yes, you'll find parts of the book to be a hard read. The author of the book is LDS. As such, there is an LDS focus to the writing, but honest-hearted, non-LDS believers in Christ will also find the book to be of value. While there is extensive quoting of LDS scripture in addition to the Bible, and LDS-related experiences, the bottom line is universal to believers in Christ: sin (any sin) makes us unworthy to return to Heaven, and it is the miracle of Christ's Atonement that enables us to become clean and return. Read this book with a humble heart, and a desire to learn and improve yourself, and you'll discover many ways in which you need to improve yourself. You'll also have a better understanding of and appreciation for the Lord Jesus and what He has done for you. Read this book with a skeptical attitude, and you'll probably find plenty of things that offend you, and will dismiss the book, as other reviewers have done. Personally, I found the book to be of great benefit. Sure, it's not easy reading and feeling guilty because of what you read, but with a better understanding of what I am doing wrong, I'm in a better position to change and improve. That's why I read it in the first place.

Forgiveness

The niavette possessed by some people is astounding. Claiming that this book causes depression, or guilt, is sheer lunacy. As the title indicates this is a book on forgiveness. If someone feels worse for having read it the cause is not the message of the book. Rather they feel guilty because they recognize their own lack of moral strength and yet refuse to seek out forgiveness in their own lives. A mature attitude can find comfort and counsel in any work. Those who attempt to criticize this work are actualy criticizing themselves as ineffectual.

Healing and peace

For those that are suffering emotionally for any reason, Kimball gives encouragement and guidance in finding peace and healing through the atonement and teachings of Jesus Christ. We all make mistakes. Kimball acknowledges that. Some people make mistakes so huge that it seems impossible to them to have any peace or happiness thereafter. Happily, Kimball uses whole chapters to give hope & guidance about how to allow Christ to help. A major message of this book is that it is never too late for change, healing and peace.