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NASB | Acts 13:38 "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 13:38 "So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you; |
Bible Question:
Forgiveness of What? .......................... There have been multiple discussions on this forum about whether a person who commits some sin or breaks some requirement in the Bible deserves permanent punishment of any sort. The basic line of reasoning that most people seem to support is that if the person is truly sorry for the wrong doing, and has changed, then they should be treated in all respects as if it had never occurred. Is this a Biblical perspective of forgiveness? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Sir Pent! Forgiveness is a subject that is spoken of throughout the entire Bible. Here is a sampling of some of the verses: Psalm 32:1-11; Proverbs 16:6; Matt. 18:35; Mark 2:5,7; Luke 3:3; 11:4; 17:4; 24:47; John 20:23; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 13:39; 19:4; Romans 11:27; Ephesians 4:32; 5:1; Phil. 2:1; Heb. 8:5,8-12; 12:24; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 John 1:9... Matthew 18:35 states, "My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from your heart." However, this verse caps off an entire teaching of Jesus on forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35! Is there really a limit to how much we should forgive? I would say that there should be "no limits" on our forgiveness as Christians, even if the "offender" refuses to repent of their sin. This 'unwavering love' can in itself lead people to Jesus Christ! Your friend, Nolan |