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Forgiving Those Who Trespass Against You, Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Pastor Foley

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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Which Comes First – Forgiveness or Repentance?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Pastor Foley

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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Forgiving and Reconciling, Part X: Jesus Is The Only Scapegoat Capable Of Bearing Sin For Longer Than A Few Days

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Jesus, the lamb of God who bears the sins of the world, turns out to be the only scapegoat capable of permanently bearing sin. When Jesus forgives sin, it doesn’t just vanish with a wave of his hand. He bears … Continue reading →

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