Questions tagged [forgiveness]
The release from guilt, obligation or punishment that was due because of sin.
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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.
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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)
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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
“Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah ...
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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.
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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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Protestant Interpretation of John 20:23 in Light of Matthew 9:8?
How is:
John 20:21-23
Εἶπεν οὖν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς πάλιν Εἰρήνη ὑμῖν καθὼς ἀπέσταλκέν με ὁ Πατήρ, κἀγὼ πέμπω ὑμᾶς καὶ τοῦτο εἰπὼν ἐνεφύσησεν καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς Λάβετε Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον ἄν τινων ἀφῆτε τὰς ...
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Why would Catholics believe that being kind to one's father will bring reparation for sins?
Sirach 3:12-14 tells us:
12 My child, support your father in his old age, do not grieve him
during his life.
13 Even if his mind should fail, show him sympathy, do not despise him
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According to Baptist theology why doesn't Satan surrender?
We know that Satan is at war with God. This is a root cause of the Fall (depending on your perspective). We also know that God is omnipotent, while Satan is not. This means that Satan is doomed. ...
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Why does John the Baptist decide upon water and baptism as the form of repentance (Catholic viewpoint)?
I'm a convert from Judaism to Catholicism. Overall, I find the congruence from a theological perspective to be 80-90%. Especially, from my perspective, considering the "Jewish version" of the Trinity: ...
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Can any sin be forgiven? (According to the teaching of the Catholic Church)
I was trying to research the influence Christianity had on Hitler and Nazism, when I came across this:
Hans Frank
Frank acted as lawyer and senior official for the Nazi party and legal advisor for ...
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Lords Prayer. Asking for Forgiveness
For those who beleive in the doctrine of Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS). How does one reconcile our need to not only confess our sins, but to ask God for forgiveness for those sins?
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According to the Assembly of God, must a person love God to get into heaven, if he believes in Christ?
I was always taught, and my reading of the Bible (admittedly it has holes) tell me that the requirement to get into heaven is to accept Jesus as one's savior; that is, one must acknowledge one's ...
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What is the basis for the Catechism saying that one can always be forgiven by perfect contrition come from?
According to CCC 1452:
1452 When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called "perfect" (contrition of charity). Such contrition remits venial sins; it ...
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Can obstinacy in sin be forgiven in Catholic teaching?
I've read that obstinacy in sin is unforgivable. Is it one of the sins against Holy Spirit and therefore cannot be forgiven? However, what if a sinner decides to stop being obstinate and repents?
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What is the biblical basis for a continued illness indicating unforgiven sin? [closed]
Jesus says in Mark 2:9-12 [Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed
man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and
walk’? But I want you to know that the Son of Man has ...
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According to Catholics at what moment did the ransom sacrifice go into effect?
At his crucifixion our Lord cried out "My God Why have thou forsaken me?"
A bit later he cries out again and in about that moment he died and there was darkness and earthquake and the temple curtain ...
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Positional and Relational Forgiveness, what is the Biblical Basis?
My question spawns from an explanation of 1 John 1:9 provided by the very popular protestant resource GotQuesitons.org.
It seems to me that the answer given has holes in it, which I would like, ...
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