Forgiveness for All Who Believe – Acts 13:38-39
Through the blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, forgiveness of sins is available for all who believe and put their trust in him.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
Through the blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, forgiveness of sins is available for all who believe and put their trust in him.
Forgiveness is hard to do. Especially when we have been hurt, But Jesus is clear that unless we forgive, we will not be forgiven.
Reconciliation and forgiveness can be challenging for most of us. So what instruction does the Bible give us concerning these two things.
As those that have received mercy and forgiveness from God, let us, in turn, show mercy and be willing to forgive the hurts others cause us.
Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find peace.
Forgiveness is commanded by Christ. And the lack of forgiveness can become a tool in Satan’s hands to hinder our effectiveness.
How often do we affirm that we will never fall away, followed by failure? I am so thankful that Jesus is always ready to restore us.
Do you struggle with forgiving those who hurt you? Jesus tells us it is necessary if we want God’s forgiveness. And, it brings healing to us.
Stephen sought God’s forgiveness for those who where killing him. Forgiveness like that is truly an expression of love for other people.
Jesus calls on me to love my enemies. To do good to them. This is hard. Yet I don’t see it as being a suggestion for advanced disciples only.