The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Timmy · #1 02-06-2009, 08:27 AM

Just wondering, should we forgive even if we aren't asked for forgiveness? If the other one isn't even sorry?

mizpeh · #2 02-06-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Just wondering, should we forgive even if we aren't asked for forgiveness? If the other one isn't even sorry?

Haven't you been reading what folks are writing?

If you use Jesus as an example, He was willing to forgive those who killed him even though they did not or may never have repented.

Timmy · #3 02-06-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Haven't you been reading what folks are writing?

If you use Jesus as an example, He was willing to forgive those who killed him even though they did not or may never have repented.

True. But apparently, it ended there. Nowadays, nobody gets a pass.

mizpeh · #4 02-07-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

True. But apparently, it ended there. Nowadays, nobody gets a pass.

Nope, it's God will that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Forgiveness by God through Jesus Christ is available today to "whosoever will".

Ps 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Timmy · #5 02-07-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Nope, it's God will that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Forgiveness by God through Jesus Christ is available today to "whosoever will".

Ps 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Huh? I'm talking about forgiveness, with or without repentance. It may very well be God's will that everyone repent and be saved, but you must agree (seems to me) that God will not forgive without repentance! (In your theology, that is.) Nothing at all to do with what He wants people to do.