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Faith in Christ
When it comes to a relationship with someone, forgiveness is an important step in repairing the relationship. However, the maintenance and continuance of a relationship is based on the faith one has in someone else. Merriam-Webster[1] provides three definitions for the word faith: Allegiance to a person Belief and trust, especially when there is no…
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Spreading the Message
The apostle Paul appeared much later than the original disciples. Paul and his co-workers were involved with spreading the gospel message throughout Asia Minor. Paul spoke at the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, encouraging the Jews there about Jesus Christ. At one point he said, “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus…
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Forgiving Others
Forgiveness that we receive from God is contingent upon forgiving others. If we truly have a penitent heart, then God can work with us. Jesus Christ indicated that “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sin, your…
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The Importance of Confession
As we continue to live our daily lives, we occasionally become aware of accumulated sins, and we need to confess those to God as well and ask Him for forgiveness. So it is possible for an imperfect person to have a relationship with a perfect God, provided the person has gained forgiveness. This is how…
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The Provision for Sin
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the forgiveness we receive for our sins are really two concepts that go together. The apostle Paul noted this when he wrote the following words to the Colossians: “In whom [Christ] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:14). The word redemption comes from the Greek…