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Faith is the Foundation for Forgiveness

Posted by lagassep on  May 16, 2022
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Do we really believe in Jesus Christ? Is He just a person who lived about 2000 years ago? Is He really God? Did He really die on the cross for our sins? Our faith in Christ determines our ability to ask Him for forgiveness of sins. If we are lacking in our faith in Him, then seeking forgiveness for our sins and establishing or re-establishing our relationship with Him is fruitless. John Moment claims, “From

Evidence of Faith

Posted by lagassep on  April 15, 2022
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The Council of Nicea was organized in 325 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Constantine, who was a Christian. The Council was arguably the best collection of ministers in the known world (Europe, Asia, and Africa) at that time. The comprehensive list of ministers included Christian ministers from these groups of people: Syrians, Cilicians, Phoenicians, Arabians, Palestinians, Egyptians, Thebans, Lybians, Persians, Scythians, Galatians, Pamphylians, Cappadocians, Phrygians, Thracians, Macedonians, Achaians, Epirotes, and Spaniards.[1] This Council sought to

Faith in Christ

Posted by lagassep on  March 15, 2022
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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 personBelief and trust, especially when there is no proofBelief in someone with strong conviction Think about someone who is special to you. Would you be willing to apply these

Spreading the Message

Posted by lagassep on  February 18, 2022
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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 the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a

Forgiving Others

Posted by lagassep on  January 17, 2022
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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 Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14-15). Forgiveness operates in a pristine environment. If there is unforgiven sin between

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