What would you give to know forgiveness, to know there is nothing against you, or to know that you are clean before God? Memories of the wrongs we have done in the past haunt us. Do you hear the whispers, “You are guilty. You committed a terrible thing.” Maybe they aren’t whispers, maybe they are shouts and screams in your mind that torment you whenever the memories come to mind. I think even believers, born-again Christians, struggle with knowing they…
How do we know we are forgiven? Let’s take a look at what the Bible says. This is what I discovered. God’s forgiveness is based on one thing, and one thing only. God’s Forgiveness Before Christ Exodus 12:1-13 The blood covered all who were inside. There were no exceptions. No one was too sinful, too bad, and no one inside was exempt. Once the door was shut, those who were inside didn’t see the blood, it wasn’t…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about our need for forgiveness and what that forgiveness is based on. Now let’s explore how we can forgive when it is really difficult. Our part in the forgiveness process is explained by John Woodward in his article “Dimensions of Forgiveness.” In that article, he lists three steps. I like it because it is simple and clear. Step 1 Forgiveness – relinquishment The first step is giving it to God. Whatever the offense, whatever…
Forgiveness based on what? Forgiveness from God is based on the blood of Jesus. No sin is too bad. Jesus’ blood is enough. That is what God looks on, not the sin, but the blood of Jesus. He doesn’t base our forgiveness on our character, the badness of our sin, nor on how we’ve tried to atone for it by doing good. It is not based on how good we are in every other area of our lives. Nor does…
Forgiveness – a tough subject This subject has been on my mind a lot. As I began to explore it, what was to be one post has turned into more. Come with me as I continue to explore forgiveness and see what others have to say about it. Forgiving others Forgiving ourselves Accepting forgiveness What would you give to know forgiveness, to know there is nothing against you, or to know that you are clean? Memories of the wrongs we…
