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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 IX: The Best Bible Story On Forgiveness That’s Rarely Told (And Even More Poorly Understood)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Pastor Foley

It’s the best Bible story on forgiveness that’s rarely told in churches and Sunday School lessons–and even less rarely understood. It explains why our reflecting Christ’s forgiveness to our enemies is such a crucial part of his plan to draw … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Pastor Foley

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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