Tag “forgiveness”

What Should the Church do with a Christian Swindler?

Earthly restitution isn’t always possible. King David could never undo the consequences of his sin with Bathsheba because his arranged murder …


Is Christianity Less Inclined to Violence Than Other Religions?

Is Christianity less inclined to violence than other religions and ideologies?

No one but Jesus Christ and genuine Christian faith is…


Does Forgiving Mean Forgetting?

Does forgiving mean forgetting?

Many people believe that to forgive someone they must first be willing to forget. By this …


What Did Jesus Mean When He Said to Turn the Other Cheek (Matthew 5:39)? 

What did Jesus mean when He said not to resist an evildoer, and to instead turn the other cheek (Matthew …


Should I Offer Forgiveness Without Repentance?

Should I offer forgiveness without repentance?

Unconditional forgiveness is canceling a debt to all those who intentionally offend us, whether or…


Should Forgiveness Be Unconditional?

Should forgiveness be unconditional?

People often have the impression that the Bible requires forgiveness to be unconditional.1 But the Bible doesn’t …


How Do You Handle Being Rebuffed When Attempting Reconciliation?

How do you handle being rebuffed when you make your best attempts at reconciling a broken relationship?

If we’ve lived …


How Can I Forgive Someone Who Sexually Abused Me?

How can I forgive someone who sexually abused me when all I feel is hatred and rage?

You took the …


Isn’t It Always Wrong To Be Intolerant?

Isn’t it always wrong to be intolerant?

Tolerance is an important virtue. Given the wide range of human perspectives and …


How Should I Respond When a Fellow Christian Wrongs Me?

How does the Bible say I should respond when a fellow Christian has wronged me?

Matthew 18:15-17 provides the “ground …