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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part V: The World Of Difference Between Mercy and Leniency

What makes Christian forgiveness so hard for we human beings to understand is that in our experience condemnation always follows judgment. The only thing we’ve experienced is people exposing our sins in order to humiliate us, hurt us, and make … Continue reading

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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part IV: Only Judge The Evil You Are Willing To Absorb Personally Over Time With Christ

What sets us free from retribution, revenge, and bitterness toward our enemies? The realization that no one other than God can make anything right, and God pledges to make everything right, in Christ, by the power of his Holy Spirit. … Continue reading

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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part II: Wherein We Hear The Good News That God Who Does Not Remember Our Sins Does Not Forget Them Either

Paul says in Romans that there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. But we should never misunderstand this and say that there is no judgment. To the contrary: If we want to be forgiven … Continue reading

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