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Definition
To forgive is the act of pardoning others in spite of
their shortcomings, errors.
Bible Statement
Forgiveness as it pertains to Christianity refers to
Gods pardon of the sins of all human beings. When we
truly forgive we would never recall the offence. As hard
as it may seem God completely forgives our sins. The
bible is very clear that we must forgive, for if we
don’t, then our Father who is in heaven will not forgive
us. It also tells us that there is no ends to the amount
of times we must forgive those whom we sense have sinned
against us.
Scripture
Matthew 6:12 pardon us our debts, as we also have
pardoned those who have sinned against us
Matthew 6:14-15 do not hamper your heavenly Father from
forgiving you by when you pardon men for their
transgressions. 15 If you do not forgive men, then your
heavenly Father will not forgive your transgressions.
Matthew 18:21-22 Peter came and said to the "Lord, how
often when brother sins against me shall I forgive him?
Should I forgive him seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him,
"I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to
seventy times seven.
(The implication is as many times as he offends you. Not
limed to a number. Think about it God is not limited to
the amount of times He forgives us is He?)
Proverbs 24:17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and
do not let your heart be glad when he falters.
Mark 11:25-26 whenever you stand fast praying, forgive
anyone you may that you have anything against. First
forgive them so that you’re Father also who is in heaven
may forgive you your transgressions. 26 if you do not
forgive those who have affined you then your Father who
is in heaven will not forgive your transgressions.
Luke 17:3 remain alert if your brother sins, rebuke him;
and if he repents, forgive him. 4 if his sin is against
you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times,
saying, I repent, forgive him.
Matthew 18:35 likewise shall my heavenly Father do also
unto you, if ye from your hearts do not forgive of his
brothers their trespasses.
Mark 11:24-26 you can pray for anything, if you believe,
you have it; it's yours. 25 whenever you are praying, if
you have anything against anyone forgive them; so that
your Father who is in heaven may also may forgive you
your transgressions. 26 Should you not forgive, neither
will your Father who is in heaven forgive your
transgressions.
1st John 3:21-23 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have self-confidence before God. 22 whatever we
ask we receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments. We do the things that are pleasing in His
sight. 23 And this is His commandment that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, we are to love one
another, just as He commanded us.
John 14:13-15 whatever you ask in My name, I will do so,
in order that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14
ask Me anything in My name, 15 "If you love Me, you will
keep My commandments.
John 15:10-12 you will abide in My love when you keep My
commandments just as I have kept My Father's
commandments, and abide in His love. 11 These things I
have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and your
joy may be made full. 12 My commandment is that you love
one another, just as I have loved you.
1st John 1:6-10 when we say that we have fellowship with
Him but continue to walk in the darkness we lie.
Therefore we do not practice the truth. 7 but if we walk
in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of His Son
Jesus Christ His only begotten Son cleanses us from all
our sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are
deceiving ourselves. The truth doses not abide in us. 9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to
forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned,
we are calling Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
Comment
If we will read John 10:27-29 we find that Jesus has
told us that we who love Him will and do hear His voice,
He also knows all of us who follow Him. We are given
eternal life when we embrace Him and keep His
commandments. No one can remove us from the hand of God.
God the Father has given us to Jesus the Son for safe
keeping. (so keep in mind that we cannot be removed from
His care. So put on the full armor of God. When we are
in possession of the full body of armor we cannot be
penetrated in any way from the anything or anyone. See
Ephesians 6:11 also see Mark 3;27 and see that a man
equipped for any on slot of aggression from Satan cannot
be harmed.
All have sinned and fallen short of Gods glory see
Romans 3:23
There is no other than our God whom gave of His Son.
Jesus is part of the Triune God all forgiveness is
linked to Him for we have
Enjoyed His grace and been forgiven our many sins. We
were all given to Him by God to be cared for Jesus came
to earth to bring
Salvation to all who would come to the Father through
Jesus the Christ.
It is important that we all know no matter how
horrendous the sin that we have committed God can and
will forgive us if we will
humble our self’s and partition for forgiveness. The
bible teaches that God completely forgives sin through
Jesus. Jesus paid for us
and our sins with the ultimate sacrifice see John 3:16
There is no other way.
Jim Brown
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