Forgiving Like God
Repentance, Love, Forgiveness, and Restored Relationship
Does biblical forgiveness require repentance? And when God forgives, what does His forgiveness actually do? Forgiving Like God works through those questions from Scripture, because forgiveness is too important for slogans.
This book argues that love does not wait on repentance, but full biblical forgiveness comes when repentance is real. And when forgiveness is given, reconciliation should follow. God does not forgive from across the room. He restores relationship.
The format is a dialogue with "Frank," an AI persona, but AI is not the authority. I used the format because repentance, abuse, bitterness, self-forgiveness, and reconciliation can become heated subjects quickly. A calm debate partner helped slow the conversation down while Scripture stayed central.
Where physical safety is at risk, wisdom may require distance. But distance should not become a baptized refusal to forgive like God. This is highly practical theology for Christians who want to test common forgiveness language against the Word of God.
This is the first book of what I hope to be several in my Conversations with Frank series. I hope it's as much of a blessing to you when you read it as it was to me in writing it.
J. David Wyatt
What Readers Are Saying
Kristine Lowder
“A refreshingly real and biblically sound look at a thorny topic that's too often misunderstood, mis-applied, or taken too lightly. This is the kind of book you'll want to reach for again and again as you mull over the nuanced and multi-layered topic and grow your understanding of 'forgiving like God.'”
Crystelda Naidoo
“A spectacularly challenging look at biblical forgiveness and AI's ability to engage in theological discussion! ... 'Forgiving Like God' is a riveting look at how we approach faith and relationship. A memorable debut that breaks through the boundaries of faith and technological advancements.”
Tony Baldwin
“I found this book to be a blessing. The conversation between the author and "Frank" was compelling. Forgiveness is central to peace of mind. What the author did as he challenged his AI persona to elaborate and, at times, revise his conclusions allowed me to think along lines I had not previously considered.”