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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 VIII: A Straightforward Explanation Of Why Our Failure To Forgive Others Is So Damaging To Us

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Not only did Christ bear our sin; he sought to do so. Because he is setting the world right—remember, that’s what his righteousness means—he sought for the uncontested right to bear all sin. He knew that the only way sin … 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

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Pastor Foley

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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