Can forgiveness be placed in the
category of being sin? Really? If so, how can it become sin? When can
it become sin? Edward F
Mrkvicka, Jr. provides answers to these questions in his book The
Sin of Forgiveness.
WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
The
Sin of Forgiveness is about conditional and unconditional
forgiveness. It is about forgiveness as the world understands it and
forgiveness as the Bible commands and demands it.
Edward
F Mrkvicka, Jr. makes a strong case for forgiveness falling into
the realm of becoming sin. He ties forgiveness directly to another
biblical term and command, the command of repentance. The author
gives extensive scripture to make the case against secular
forgiveness and for true biblical forgiveness.
THE SCANDALIZING TRUTH ABOUT FORGIVENESS
The title of this book is scandalizing
immediately compelling one to question how anyone can consider the
act of forgiveness being a sin. The introduction opens with a
separation between divine forgiveness and secular forgiveness. Edward
F Mrkvicka, Jr. methodically steps from chapter to chapter, from
context to the lies about forgiveness, to "I'm sorry" not
being being good enough, to unconditional forgiveness, to the if, the
when, and the how of forgiveness. He makes a very compelling case for
forgiveness becoming something God did not intend it to be.
The title of this book, The
Sin of Forgiveness, grabs my attention instantly. I would never
conceive the thought of forgiveness being sinful, or wrong, until
reading this book.
Edward
F Mrkvicka, Jr. says the book is not asking one to believe
something "new", but something old and true. He makes a
compelling and thought-provoking case of unconditional forgiveness
without true repentance being sinful. He does an outstanding job of
backing every concept he presents with scripture placed in its
rightful context.
THE END OF THE MATTER
This is a book well worth reading.
Forgiveness is a subject the Christian, the Christ-follower, at every
level, newborn or mature in Christ, must understand and implement.
Not only are we to forgive, but our own forgiveness hangs in the
balance. Eternity hangs in the balance.
The
Sin of Forgiveness presents important aspects which one should
consider when studying true biblical forgiveness, even though they
may be viewed controversial by many. I recommend this book to anyone
serious about understanding one of the most fundamental doctrines of
Christianity.
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received this book free from Cross
Focused Reviews as part of their book review program. The
opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in
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