Forgiveness Archive

All of us in our relationships with others may have been at the receiving end of insults and false accusations before. We may have reacted in various ways: anger, retaliation, bitterness, animosity and sometimes we may even sever relationships with those involved. But are these the best of reactions? In the Scriptures, there are examples of people who were falsely accused or insulted for wrongs …

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) “For all have sinned….”: What the Bible is saying is that every single human being on earth is a sinner:  Pause and ask yourself: “Have I always acted right? Have I always obeyed God’s commands? If you are honest with yourself, the conclusion will be “Yes, I am a sinner” The …

You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them (Acts 11:3). Peter has run into trouble with his Jewish–“circumcision party” —brethren for heeding the voice of the Spirit to fellowship and eat with Gentiles (Cornelius and his household. Acts 10). They protested. As Jews, they had thought every other person was unclean. In fact, the whole narrative in Acts 10 does confirm this. Even Peter …

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. (Matthew 1:18-19). Christmas is soon here with us and as …