Knowing the Forgiveness of God
This article discusses the need for forgiveness of sins in order to enjoy a relationship with God. The parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18 is discussed.
This article discusses the need for forgiveness of sins in order to enjoy a relationship with God. The parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18 is discussed.
This article evaluates Dispensationalism by interacting with statements in the Scofield Bible. It includes a discussion of the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer.
When you seek someone's forgiveness, what approach do you take? Do you talk far more than listen? In this article, the author suggests a different tack when seeking forgiveness.
This is the fifth article in a seven part series on the Lord's Prayer. Praying for forgiveness (the fifth petition) is necessary because sin is directed against God. The author discusses the relationship between confession of sins and repentance, and points to God as the model for forgiveness.
Forgiving yourself—can this be the freedom from the guilt you are struggling with? Self-forgiveness is not a biblical concept. Freedom from the slavery of self-forgiveness can come by knowing the forgiveness we have in Christ. The article explains this, as well as ways to deal with the sinful mindset of self-forgiveness.
This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the second half of the Lord's Prayer.
The Bible does not only tell us that God forgives our sins. It also uses different pictures to portray his forgiveness, showing us what God does with our sin. The article considers those pictures.
This article considers the idea of unilateral or unconditional forgiveness, and uses abuse in marriage as an illustration. The author demonstrates that unilateral forgiveness is not the default position of the Bible, as Matthew 18 makes clear.
God's forgiveness is such that when he forgives, he chooses to remember our sins no more. This article explains what that means.