Must we repent to attain forgiveness? Father, forgive them…” LUKE 23:34 When Jesus hung on the cross, bloodied and broken. He looked at the people who were killing him… and asked God to forgive them. It was one of the most powerful moments in Scripture. The most profound. The most amazing. But what did he […]
Tag: forgiveness
Podcast: Why Forgive?
A discussion of forgiveness, exploring the reasons why one should forgive and the benefits that come from it. The slides also define what forgiveness is not and explore the challenges associated with forgiving others. Finally, the slides offer advice on how to forgive and provide examples of biblical figures who demonstrate the power of forgiveness.
Teaching: Why Forgive? Part 3
This is the final post in a series of 3, on why we need to forgive. In Part 1 we looked at why we should forgive and the benefits of doing so. In Part 2 we discussed what forgiveness was not and the challenges of forgiveness. Now we will consider examples of others who have […]
Teaching: Why Forgive? Part 1
Why Forgive? The one compelling, overarching reason that trumps all others: God ordered us to. The Bible is clear on this, and illustrates God’s amazing unlimited capacity to forgive us. “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” PROVERBS 19:11: To forgive is wise. Why? Wise in the eyes […]
Faithful Inspiration 