What does it mean to forgive? To define forgiveness, we must see how God defines forgiveness in his Word. This article offers such a definition: forgiveness is a commitment by the offended to pardon graciously the repentant from moral liability and to be reconciled to that person, although not all consequences are necessarily eliminated. The author also considers the matter of what is required of the offended when the offender is not repentant.

Forgiveness is a commitment by the offended to pardon the repentant and be reconciled to that person. Should we just forgive, regardless of how we feel about the situation? This article argues that forgiveness does not depend on how you feel, but on how well you understand your sin. Withholding forgiveness is a serious sin.

True forgiveness can only be realized through imitating God’s forgiveness. This article explains how God forgives, and how such forgiveness must be imitated. Topics like conflict and reconciliation, sin and and confession of sin are also discussed.

This article on Luke 23:34 looks at Jesus Christ’s willingness to forgive our sins.

God forgives us, and likewise we must imitate God by forgiving one another. We must be eager to forgive. But what if there is no repentance? Can reconciliation then still take place?

Should Christians always forgive? Even if there is no remorse? This article on reconciliation between people looks at the way God forgives, true repentance, liberation of guilt, being predisposed to forgive, and cheap grace.