Excerpted from Forgiveness: The Possible Impossibility One of the most overlooked aspects of forgiveness is how to ask for it. Asking for forgiveness should not be done according to human wisdom nor simply generated by emotional intensity. Asking for forgiveness should, instead, be based on biblical truth, especially with regard to personal responsibility and esteeming others…
Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity. There is no activity of Christian life that is more closely aligned to the love of God and the willing sacrifice of Christ than forgiving others. Believers who practice forgiveness receive spiritual benefits but, on the other hand, consequences accrue to those choosing not to forgive. May we…
There are few aspects of life more misunderstood or neglected than forgiveness. By God’s grace, this study will give biblical insight into the following aspects of forgiveness: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESSTHE BASIC DEFINITION OF FORGIVENESSTHE BIBLICAL CONTEXT OF FORGIVENESS—SACRIFICIAL LOVETHE EXAMPLE AND STANDARD OF FORGIVENESSCHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S FORGIVENESSTRAITS OF BIBLICAL FORGIVENESSPRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BIBLICAL FORGIVENESSMEMORIES, REMINDERS, IMAGINATION AND…
Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life I once heard someone give advice on a Christian radio station concerning our response to a friend’s plea for help in marital difficulty. The speaker started off well. She encouraged us to resist being critical of our friend’s spouse, to resist the temptation to give the latest counseling technique, and…
Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life Wednesday started out as a not so great day. Actually, the problems started around 10 PM the night before. The temporary crown on my tooth popped out (for the second time in two days) just before I went to bed on Tuesday night. I called the dentist’s office and left a message…
If someone asked you about God’s characteristics, could you provide a biblical description of God and how His attributes impact your life? If you could, then this study can be a worshipful review of what God has done and continues to accomplish in your life. On the other hand, if you infrequently think of God…
Often, you may hear that it is OK to be angry because God gets angry, and we are made in His image. Those who agree with that reasoning should realize that God’s anger has some other descriptions that they should also portray if they are going to be angry “like God.” God is slow to anger – emphasis…
God’s Word Speaks to Perseverance in Trials There may be times in your life when you think, “I can’t go on.” When tough times arrive, God’s promises remain true. Trust Him…you can “go on” with His help. Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, So we do not lose heart.…
With all the “fluff” that has flooded the Christian marketplace in recent years, it is so uplifting to read a book that doesn’t compromise the unchanging truth of God’s Word. In Jerry Bridges’ book, The Discipline of Grace1, you will gain clear insight into God’s plan for a believer. The blending of “personal discipline” and…
God’s Word Speaks to His Mercy and Your New Life We are most thankful for gifts we don’t deserve. Such is the case of God’s mercy in granting new life…none of us deserve it, but because of His love, He gives it. Psalm 145:8-9, The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in…