God does not forgive, because he never condemned.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by theglory7

I would like to know what your answer is to the main question, you have to admit, it makes you think.

Not really.

Exodus 32:31-32

31 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

Was Moses totally off base in asking God to forgive the sin of his people?

[mfblume]

Okay, what is the purpose of this thread? What does the original poster have to say about this? How can it be said God does not forgive if the bible says He does?

[jfrog]

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

[SteppingStone]

Scripture says we condemn ourselves...

[jfrog]

Jeremiah 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by SteppingStone

Scripture says we condemn ourselves...

Where?

[jfrog]

Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Okay, what is the purpose of this thread? What does the original poster have to say about this? How can it be said God does not forgive if the bible says He does?

Please note: I DID NOT START THIS THREAD!

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by jfrog

Not really.

Exodus 32:31-32

31 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

Was Moses totally off base in asking God to forgive the sin of his people?

Originally Posted by jfrog

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

Originally Posted by jfrog

Jeremiah 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Originally Posted by jfrog

Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

The bible is clear that God forgives.

[mfblume]

Is condemnation the only reason for forgiveness? What about conviction?