…Indeed, for the lesser sins which even good Christians daily commit and can scarcely avoid, no ecclesiastical censure seems to have been thought necessary; individuals were expected to deal with them themselves by prayer, almsgiving and mutual forgiveness. Public penance was for graver sins; it ...
“When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her.” (Luke 7:13) As she moved on blindly, weping, noting not His presence, He came close beside her, and gently said, “Weep not.”Jesus was about to change her grief to joy, het He could not forbear the expression of tender sympa...
Daniel 7:25-The fourth power on earth or the fourth beast will make war on the saints and be given to make war with them for a specific time in history. A separate study shows that this time was historically accurate. (See Prophecies for Our Time. The Beast and Little Horn of Daniel ...
Be nice! Be understanding. Speak kindly. God forgave you of every sin. We would be hypocrites to not offer forgiveness to others. We need to be like Jesus and forgive freely. Ephesians 2:8 Lesson 47 Ephesians 4:32 John 14:6 Lesson 48 ...
evil; and after partaking of it, they can be convinced only of the sad truth that they are naked. It is high time for all opponents of the Church to be persuaded of their shameful nakedness and ask the Church’s forgiveness, just as the prodigal son asked his father’s forgiveness!
28This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” ...
And when we are called to forgive –again –do we see through the lens of our own forgiveness by God and forgive graciously? Or do we hold a grudge, give the silent treatment, or hold out for proof the other person really means it? Do we view it through the lens of self and what...
It deserves a carefully considered answer: “If the Person against whom the sin is committed asks forgiveness for the offenders. . . what room is left for anyone else to pass judgment?” Even if we think our claim is valid, what gives us any right to judge and condemn when the injured...
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The character of love, compassion, forgiveness, and sacrifice of God the Father can be seen in the life of Jesus! They don’t have different personalities. Jesus said, “I and the Father are one.” John 10:30 Learning about Jesus is a study of a lifetime. So you have plenty of mate...