The apostle Paul describes positive qualities that should characterize a life that pleases God. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. (NIV) Often as Christ-followers we’ve got the “don’t” part of Christianity down! If Christ has commanded not to do something, we don’t
The apostle John wrote that confessing sin to God results in forgiveness and cleansing. I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) When John F. Kennedy was president, LIFE magazine did a photo-shoot of a day in
The apostle Paul writes that the way we live, is tied to our relationship with Christ. Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (NLT) As Christ-followers, how many times have we come before God’s throne of grace and
The unknown writer records Jesus’ promise to forgive and forget a Christ-follower’s sins. Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. (NIV) Satan loves to sideline a Christ-follower by making you feel unworthy, hopelessly guilty and unloved by God. That is a lie. Have you been there? Maybe you’ve there
The Psalmist David pleads the goodness and mercy of God for forgiveness of sin. Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You, Lord, are good. (NIV) Forgiveness of sin has been something God has been willing to do since before creation.
The apostle Paul writes that Jesus is Lord of creation and the church. Colossians 1:13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son . . . (NASB) This verse reads like a chapter from “The Lord of the Rings”! As we are born sinful