Monthly Archives: September 2011

Forgiving Those Who Trespass Against You, Part 1

Part XIII of the Forgiving and Reconciling Series Let’s be honest: forgiveness sounds good as it relates to God forgiving us. But what about us, and our forgiveness of those who sin against us? And what about Jesus’ words in … Continue reading

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God’s Understanding of Sin and Forgiveness

Part XII of the Forgiving and Reconciling Series We concluded our last post by noting that people don’t go to hell because God is waiting to forgive them until they repent.  When we think that’s the case, we misunderstand not … Continue reading

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Which Comes First – Forgiveness or Repentance?

Part XI of the Forgiving and Reconciling Series Which comes first: forgiveness or repentance? If that is a little too abstract, let me ask it like this: when someone sins against you, which comes first?  Forgiveness or repentance? In practice, … Continue reading

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