Before we were Christians, it was natural for us to hold grudges and be unforgiving, because that was our very nature. (Ephesians 2:2-3) As believers though, we have been set free from our unforgiving past and it no longer has to lead us about:

“Let me say this, then, speaking for the Lord: Live no longer as the unsaved do, for they are blinded and confused. Their closed hearts are full of darkness: they are far away from the life of God because they have shut their minds against him, and they cannot understand his ways. They don’t care anymore about right and wrong and have given themselves over to impure ways. They stop at nothing, being driven by their evil minds and reckless lusts. But that isn’t the way Christ taught you. If you have really heard his voice and learned from him the truths concerning himself, then throw off your old evil nature; the old you that was a partner in your evil ways- rotten through and through, full of lust and shame.

Now your attitudes and thoughts must all be constantly changing for the better. Yes, you must be a new and different person, holy and good. Clothe yourself with this new nature. Stop lying to each other; tell the truth, for we are hurting ourselves. If you are angry, don’t sin by nursing your grudge. Don’t let the sun go down with you still angry- get over it quickly; for when you are angry you give a mighty foothold to the devil. If anyone is stealing, he must stop it and begin using those hands of his for honest work so he can give to others in need. Don’t use bad language. Say only what is good and helpful to those you are talking to, and what will give them a blessing. Don’t cause the Holy Spirit sorrow by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who marks you to be present on that day when salvation from sin will be complete.

Stop being mean, bad-tempered and angry. Quarreling with harsh words, and dislike of others should have no place in you. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, Just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ.” (Ephesians 4:17-32 LB)

And that is what this study is all about; an in depth look at what the Bible says about forgiveness, and how we are Christians are called to forgive:

“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22

Seventy Times Seven: What the Bible says about Forgiveness

    An online book explaining forgiveness:

1.    Forgiveness

2.    Judgment and condemnation

3.    Exposing Satan’s devices

4.    Overcoming evil

5.     Aught against any

6.     Forgiving trespasses

7.     Forgiveness that’s conditional

8.     Forbearance

9.     Woe unto him that offends

10.     Examining our hearts

11.     Conclusion and Summary

The Kingdom of Heaven: The Kingdom of God is Within You

    An online book: dedicated to those that desire a righteous heart

    Not all that believe in Jesus Christ will enter his Kingdom Gates

 

Why I did not receive the burning of the bosom or bear witness that The Book of Mormon is true

   A Bible study exposing why The Book of Mormon is not true   

    The Book of Mormon

 

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