Questions tagged [forgiveness]
The release from guilt, obligation or punishment that was due because of sin.
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Is salvation the same as forgiveness of sins?
One of my latest questions concerned the issue of animal sacrifices in the Old Testament times. (Why were animal sacrifices required for those in the old testament period (but not required of us); if ...
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Why were animal sacrifices required for those in the old testament period (but not required of us); if jesus was destined to die for all our sins?
Genesis 4:3-4; Leviticus 3:2; Leviticus 16:5; Ezekiel 44:1;Numbers 6:10-11; and Exodus 29:10-14 are some of the many places in the Bible that speak of God requiring animal sacrifices or sacrifices ...
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Are people with sinful addictions doomed? [closed]
According to Acts 3:19-21:
19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,
20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ ...
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Yes God forgives, but how does one forgive himself?
So as far as I understand it, it is the case that if one prays, asks for forgiveness and repents and baptizes then according to most denominations and the Bible God forgives the sin one has committed.
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Refutation of Protestant denial of the priestly ability to forgive sins?
Catholics and some Protestants believe that priests/pastors can forgive sin, usually citing John 20:23 as justification. For example, one variant of the Anglican liturgy has the Pastor make the ...
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What are priests actually doing during confession in regards to forgiveness? [duplicate]
So I had a few debates with people who didn't like the catholic church.
One of their reasons was, that priests would take on the role of God, by "forgiving" the sin.
Now I am not a catholic ...
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What steps do I take to forgive my aunt “biblically” [closed]
My aunt stole money from me. I was hurt, balled my eyes out; not because she stole but because I felt betrayed by someone I helped numerous times. I forgave her in my heart but someone told me that Im ...
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How do penance or punishment, as opposed to repentance or destruction, make the universe a better place?
A recent question, How do believers in hell respond to the argument "What finite crime deserves an infinite punishment?"? leads to a more fundamental question:
How do penance or punishment, ...
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Questions on "does baptism wash away sins" looking at Luke 3:3 and Acts 2:38 [closed]
The passages of Luke 3:3 and Acts 2:38 have very similar language and according to Peter in Acts he is baptizing the same baptism as John, only in Jesus name.
Luke 3:3 says, "And he went into ...
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With so many views of what the unpardonable sin is, is there a common theme?
There are many Christian pastors, scholars, and theologians who are positive they have the correct interpretation of the unpardonable sin. There isn’t a universal interpretation that everyone agrees ...
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Methodists: How to be forgiven of habitual sin?
According to Methodist Protestant Christians, if I acknowledge my sin, ask in private prayer for Christ's forgiveness. Am I forgiven?
And what do I do if I'm dealing with a habitual sin that keeps on ...
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How can Jesus bear our sin if he was righteous Ezekiel 18:19-20
Ezekiel 18:19-20 NKJV :
19 “Yet you say, ‘Why should the son not bear the guilt of the
father?’ Because the son has done what is lawful and right, and has
kept all My statutes and observed them, he ...
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Loving my neighbour's enemy
The New Testament is very clear that Christians should love their enemy and turn the other cheek. Similarly, Christians should defend others and stand up against injustice.
These things are somewhat ...
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A question about the difference between men and women
Because the Bible teaches that God made men directly in His image but women indirectly (1 Timothy 2:13) and that God transcends all moral judgment (Romans 9:20), what does this imply about the ability ...
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Do Christians have the power to condemn?
It is recorded in the Gospel of John that after Jesus's death and resurrection, he appeared to the disciples and said the following:
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples ...
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Why is there no cross-reference to Deut 5:9-10 on the loving nature of God the Father , in the New Testament?
We read in Deut 5:9-10 :
..for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to ...
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Can punishment for unintentional sins be reconciled with Christians knowing they have eternal life?
My question isn't so much about reconciling specific Scripture passages as it is about reconciling two teachings supported by Scripture, so I'm asking here rather than on Hermeneutics. I'm wondering ...
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What would be an orthodoxly Christian, biblically based response to a concern that a Christian could die without repenting of a given sin?
What is the fate of those who believe in Jesus Christ but who die without repenting of something they never discovered was sinful? Simon (Acts 8) likely represents an example with which I can ...
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How do Protestants Receive forgiveness for post-Baptismal Sins?
Several questions have dealt with Protestants' rejection of the Catholic sacrament of confession. This question seeks information about how Protestants receive forgiveness or absolution.
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Why did Jesus ask His disciples to forgive the debt of their debtors (if they want their debt to be forgiven), if Jesus's atonement is universal? [closed]
In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6) Jesus Christ teaches His disciples how to pray and encourages them to "Forgive the Debt of Others" if they want "Their Own Debt to be Forgiven".
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A story in the Bible where Jesus tested the faith of a sinner?
I'm looking for a story in the Bible where Jesus put a sinner's faith to the test.
I originally heard this story during a Church sermon. It was nearly 4 years ago, and and I'm having trouble figuring ...
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According to Arminian Protestants, who can forgive sin or withhold forgiveness?
"If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld." (John 20:23)
The Power of the Keys is a Catholic (and, IIUC, Lutheran) ...
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What is the Protestant view of John 20:23 and the disciples ability to forgive sins?
Besides the Anglican Church (as far as I'm aware) no Protestant Church practices confession.
John 20:23 (ESV) says:
23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold ...
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Why can't God forgive a sinner without having to kill Jesus the righteous one?
Non-Christians raise many objections to the atoning death of Jesus Christ, who is the Lamb of God. One of the most important objections is that God being the Almighty and Sovereign should be able to ...
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How forgiving is God?
Does God forgive you if you genuinely feel sorry for something you have done?
For instance, if someone vowed to God that he or she won't do this or that to get something in life but the person breaks ...
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What is a biblical & practical fail-safe method for forgiving others that cause me repeated pain?
I notice many Christians struggling with 'unforgiveness' - or rather find it difficult to forgive as Jesus Christ instructs in Matthew 18:22 - forgive seventy times seven times - interpreted as more ...
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Is Judas in hell for eternity? [duplicate]
I am a Christian, but have a hard time forgiving evil people, but I know that's what the Lord commanded me to do " Love and forgive your enemies , do good to those who persecute you....' ~ So, I ...
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Did the soldiers who had crucified Jesus reciprocate the forgiveness granted to them through the Lord's intercession?
We see how Jesus walked the talk by praying for those who crucified him, in Lk 23:33-34:
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on ...
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Should we forgive everything?
Why should a Christian forgive their girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse if she has betrayed their trust and cheated on them with another man?
Why should one forgive their son's murderer?
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According to Catholicism, if we sin and become repentant will our sins be forgiven too like St. Peter?
At the catechism class we learned that as Peter was repentant after betraying Jesus his sin was forgiven.
If we sin, become repentant and do confessions will our sins be forgiven too? Or do we have to ...
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What is the Biblical basis of the idea that men can be given authority to forgive sins?
This question is inspired by the question What is the Old Testament basis to the idea that only God can forgive sins? What is the Biblical basis (Old or New Testament) for the idea that men can be ...
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How do Trinitarians explain Jesus' response to the scribes and Pharisees at Luke 5:20-24?
Luke 5:20-24 has Jesus forgiving the sins of a paralyzed man.
"When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are
forgiven.” 21 But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to
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Why did Stephen have authority to ask God to forgive the sins of his nonbelieving executioners?
Consider the following verse related to Stephen's stoning:
Acts 7:60
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin
against them." When he had said this, he fell ...
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Why is the sacrifice of Jesus needed for the atonement of sins? [duplicate]
Christianity teaches that Jesus was crucified in order that ours sins be forgiven, and without this sacrifice then atonement could not be attained. Why did Jesus have to die for our sins in order for ...
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Where are you going if you killed the Priest after you got The instrument of forgiveness from him? [closed]
This is one of the most known contradiction which I know in Christianity doctrine , Many Christians belives with the instrument of forgiveness which they received it from priest in order to forgive ...
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If a sin is not intentional but due to psychological or physical reasoning, will Jesus Christ still count that act as a sin?
Sin is really vicious and annoying to God.
But what if a sin that is caused by a person's physical or mental ailments does God look upon that person with empathy, sympathy, and compassion?
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Do you think Satan needs Jesus’ love and forgiveness as much we do? [closed]
Would the devil’s acceptance of Jesus as the Sovereign will accelerate the return of His coming?
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How do Lutherans have their sin forgiven?
If a Lutherans sins, how is his sin forgiven?
Must he confess?
Is there a distinction between venial and mortal sin?
What if he sins again the same sin?
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Replacement of sins with good
In my studies of Islamic Theology I have come across a doctrine of the replacement of sins for good deeds.
Quran, Al-Furqân
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Why is there a need for a sacrifice by Jesus?
In the biblical texts of Genesis, God is the one who creates everything into existence. If that was the case then why would God need to send Jesus as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity?
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If someone is forced to take the punishment for sin (Jesus), doesn't that mean that God never forgives?
Even if Jesus is God Himself and He took the punishment Himself, that would still mean that He never forgives, because He would rather punish Himself than show forgiveness for sin, right?
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Can you explain the conflict between 2 Corinthians 5:10 and Isaiah 43:25?
2 Corinthians 5:10(KJV)
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or ...
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What is the biblical argument for forgiveness ruling out punishment for grievous crimes?
It seems to me that most Christians today think that forgiveness of grievous crimes implies lack of punishment of the criminal. To my knowledge (by far complete, to be sure) of the New Testament, ...
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Calvinists: How to avoid justification from eternity?
I'm having trouble understanding how Calvinists avoid the doctrine of justification from eternity, which roughly states that the elect are justified either before the creation of the world or at the ...
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The name and origin of the doctrine of justification by restructuring the narrative [duplicate]
See the example of the candlesticks from Les Mis.
See also Gen 20:60
...you meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.
Can someone tell me the name and origin of this theological concept?
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Where does the thought 'we were not even fit to eat the crumbs from under your table' originate, in the Anglican communion service?
Does anyone know if there is a scripture reference for this, if not what is the thinking behind it?
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Why did Saul's sins lead to his rejection as King of Israel, but David's sins did not cost him his crown?
I Samuel 15;10-12 tells us "The word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying, 'I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as King, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed my ...
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Why didn't God forgive Saul when he asked for it?
In 1 Samuel 15:24-25 (NIV):
24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s
command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave
in to them. 25 Now I beg you, ...
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Can a person be forgiven outside of confession? (Catholic)
As a follow up to this question I'd like to ask if a person, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, can obtain God's forgiveness outside of the sacrament of confession.
I would imagine Protestants would ...
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According to Catholicism, what is the difference between forgiveness and release from punishment?
The first thing to note is that forgiveness of a sin is separate from punishment for the sin. Through sacramental confession we obtain forgiveness, but we aren't let off the hook as far as punishment ...
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