Forgiveness. Why forgive and how to achieve it.

What does it mean to forgive? How do we find the strength to do it? Is it always possible? How can we reconcile forgiveness and justice? Must we forgive if the other person does not repent?

In our culture, marked by division and an acute sense of justice, the benefits of forgiveness are being called into question. Timothy Keller shows that forgiveness responds to the deep yearnings for healing in the imperfect world in which we live. He passionately defends the central role that forgiveness must play in our lives.

Forgiving with all one's heart after being wounded is exceedingly difficult. Giving in to resentment and the thirst for revenge seems more natural. And after all, the offender deserves to be punished! This is where an essential and crucial dimension comes into play: the vertical dimension of forgiveness. The forgiveness that God grants us in Jesus Christ is the key that changes our perspective. Only an approach based on the Gospel is capable of bringing about personal restoration and community transformation.

This book presents why forgiveness is so important and how to live it out, detailing the steps to follow to move forward without sacrificing either justice or one's humanity. It is full of illustrations drawn from pastoral ministry and popular culture.