Forgiveness is often treated as merely a form of therapy, as a way of moving on. In other cases, limitations are imposed upon forgiveness, where someone decides to forgive but never let the other person forget. This article shows, however, how the Bible teaches that forgiveness is an act of mercy and has no limits.

The fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer causes much confusion, as it seems to condition God's forgiveness of us on our forgiving of others. This article discusses the matter, explaining who pray this prayer and thus what ought to be the disposition of their hearts when doing so.

How can Christians apply the command of James 5:16 to confess their sins to each other in the church?

What does it mean to forgive others? This article is about forgiveness and working towards conflict resolution.

This article emphasizes how important it is for Christians to openly recognize sin in their lives, confess it and seek forgiveness for sin.

God's forgiveness is conditional. Understanding this truth shapes the biblical command to forgive others. The author of this article shows that automatic forgiveness can only breed unforgiveness.

What does it mean when the Bible calls us to forgive others? This article explains ten things you need to know to exercise biblical forgiveness.

This article explains that extending forgiveness to those who ask for it should not wait until it is discerned whether the offender is sincere. Forgiveness should be granted upon the request itself. In cases where the offender needs help in overcoming sin, help should be given as well.

What does it mean to make peace, or be a peacemaker, and how does one seek peace? This article says that there are four aspects to making peace.

This article dispels some common myths about forgiveness. These myths include the idea that you cannot forgive until you have worked through your emotions against the offender, forgiving while still angry or upset is hypocritical, and if I forgive, I must forget. The article concludes with a definition of forgiveness.

Forgiveness is a promise to no longer remember someone’s sin and to stop holding it against them. This article gives the biblical ground for this definition.

Imputation is the act of assigning a condition, standing, or value. When it relates to persons, the new condition is credited to them and accounted as being fully theirs. This article shows how Christ's righteousness is imputed to the believer.

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.

It is only through knowing and experiencing the gift of God's forgiveness that we are able to forgive others.

We are sinners, and often fail to forgive others. How then can we ask forgiveness from God?

What role can the church play in the struggle against racism? This article unpacks five things the church can do to pursue racial reconciliation.

Forgiveness: why is it so hard? It is hard because we are called to relinquish our desire for revenge and trust God's justice.

Sometimes pursuing peace is not easy, since it may mean that one is called to rebuke or repent or forgive. However, striving for unity in Christ should make pursuing peace possible.

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.