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1 | forgiveness | Matt 18:1 | Hank | 191359 | ||
Steve, a tip of the hat to you on your post which is generously laced with Scripture references, a beacon of light in this thread which is dominated by opinion without Scripture. And opinion on theological matters bereft of scriptural reference or support is like a ship without a rudder. On a Forum such as this whose raison d'etre is to study God's word, it would be a most encouraging sign to see more of "Thus saith the Lord" and less of "Thus opineth I." How easily we all of us can get caught in the trap of our own cherished opinion and stumble along the way, losing sight of the eternal truth that it is God's word (not ours) that is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Cf. Ps. 119:105). --Hank | ||||||
2 | forgiveness | Matt 18:1 | Parable | 191362 | ||
Here's another definition, from http://www.12ordinarymen.com/dictionary.htm "Forgiveness is canceling a debt; no longer liable for an account. The Lord Jesus has fully discharged all our obligations so that there is no legal ground for charges to be pressed against us anymore. Moreover He has given us a perfect standing before God so that we are fully acceptable in His sight." Comparing my view to this one, justice is a debt. Debts are entitlements. Surrendering one's right to justice is cancelling a debt that one is entitled to. Forgiveness on our part is possible only through the same grace that brought it to us. Clearly, the demands of justice have been met by Jesus on the cross, and that includes our individual demands for justice from others. So when we forgive someone, we really aren't doing anything accept agreeing with God that Jesus' sacrifice is sufficient for the debts we hold against others, as well as the debts we owe to God. Are you cool with that? |
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3 | forgiveness | Matt 18:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 191371 | ||
Greetings Parable! In my opinion the definition falls short! It would seem to me it better defines the fruits of forgiveness, not what it means to forgive. To add to the other scriptures I have pointed you to, take a look at Luke 15:11-32, pay close attention to verses 20-24. There my brother is a picture of forgiveness! Steve |
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4 | forgiveness | Matt 18:1 | Parable | 191373 | ||
Steve, thank you for your thoughtful replies. Perhaps you take a risk and attempt a summary of all the verses you have cited, in the form of a definition of "to forgive"? This forum is an exercise in exposition, which necessarily implies interpretation. Since you say the definition falls short, please explain how, or define the ideal by which you are measuring. |
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