Is the Holy Spirit working in this church? This article gives fourteen signs of the Holy Spirit from Acts 2 which should characterize the church of God.

In the church, forgiveness involves the offender, the offended, and the third party. The church should be a witness of Christ's forgiveness.

Christians are called to forgive their enemies. This forgiveness of enemies does not mean that they are then absolved from their responsibility, but it is done out of trust in God's justice.

Forbearance is the ability to endure the shortcomings of others. Forbearance is essential in preserving healthy relationships, and requires love and humility.

Is there a difference in the way individual Christians and the congregation as a whole deals with offences? How should we administer discipline, and what role does forgiveness play?

This article looks at the relationship between forgiving and forgetting. Only through the transforming work of the Spirit are we able to forgive in the way that God forgave us. This forgiveness involves choosing not to bring up past wrongs.

God created us to be accountable to one another. Through the home, marriage, and church God has created structures of accountability. Knowing that we are responsible for the lives of others will assist us to fight against sin and the devil.

Secret sins and self-deception are to a Christian what canker is to a tree. Through self-examination and the work of the Spirit, we can avoid spiritual disaster in our Christian life.