A fundamental tenet of Christianity is forgiveness, but that doesn't make it any easier. Barclay explores the key stories that New Testament has to offer on the theme of forgiveness, offering instruction, comfort and, most importantly, understanding. With an inspiring Foreword by Margaret Forrester...
Forgiveness itself is defined asthe letting go of sin. In the Bible, this includes forgiving everyone, every time, of everything, as an act of obedience and gratefulness to God. It acknowledges the sacrifice God made through His Son Jesus who died to restore the relationship between God and ...
but is always calling us back to His holy and righteous ways, to repentance, and to faith and faithfulness. This gives us continued hope and reason to continue fighting against sin and this world to remain faithful to the Lord
So if we have already received the Holy Spirit at the moment of our salvation with the Lord, then what is this “second” baptism of the Holy Spirit that the charismatics are talking about? The Bible tells us that there is only one baptism. To fully understand what is meant by the bap...
The Bible says that God does not change, that He is the same today as He was yesterday. If God the Father is telling us that homosexuality and anything to do with the occult are abominations in His sight back in the Old Testament, then He is not going to be changing His mind just ...
What Jesus Says About ForgivenessI. Jesus tells us that God has forgiven us infinitely more than we could ever repay (vv. 23-27).II. Jesus says that we are wicked if we do not forgive (v. 32)!III. Jesus challenges us to forgive as God forgave us (v. 33).IV. Jesus warns us if...
But the closer a marriage looks like God’s design (with limitless love, mutual submission, forgiveness, kindness, selflessness, etc.), the more it presents the gospel to the world. Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Why Does the Bible Say Marriage Should Only Be Between Men and Women...
James 2:8If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. Bible Verses About Love and Friendship Having close friendships can be very important, and the Bible tells us how God intended love in friendship to be. ...
Genesis 6:8 tells us that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the Lord." Hebrews 11:7 furthers our understanding of Noah's salvation when it says "By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household. . ...
3. Prayer: The Bible literally tells us to “pray without ceasing” in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. To live by faith means to live by prayer, commonly going to God in supplication and thanksgiving. If you feel that you are struggling with understanding or practicing obedience, pray for guidance ...