Repent or No Forgiveness Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord… Acts 3:19-20a What does it mean to repent? The word is … Read More
Forgiveness and Consequences 2 Samuel 11–12 highlights one of the most infamous stories of the Hebrew Bible; the sin of David and Bathsheba. While this sin was so grievous David was still able to find forgiveness in the eyes of … Read More
Imitating God in Forgiveness “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). The perfect standard for behavior is God Himself and the gospel exhorts all to be perfect as God is perfect. … Read More
Three people say, “I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget.” The first person (with an honest heart) means that the offense was so troubling that he is sure there will be a daily reminder of it. The second person (with an … Read More
Mark Twain once said, “Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Many in the world do not understand the subject of forgiveness since they fail to see what God says in His word … Read More