Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Without Blemish – 1 Peter 1:19
But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: – 1 Peter 1:19 Who can forgive your debts? Only the one who owns the debt can release you from it. Since God is the ultimate authority in the universe and beyond, only God can truly, ultimately forgive sin. […]
Mercies and Forgiveness – Daniel 9:9-10
Daniel 9:9-10 – To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; It is interesting to think about forgiveness from the Lord. Today we usually think that we need forgiveness from other people not the Lord. Certainly our actions impact others, but if we cause them harm, why do […]
Trust in the Lord – Jeremiah 17:7
Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Blessings are found throughout the Bible, and all true blessings come from the Lord. Do you want blessings? Trust in the Lord. Do you seek truth? Trust in the Lord. Do you need forgiveness? Trust in the Lord. […]
Father, Forgive Them – Luke 23:34, 39-43
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. … And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou […]
Awake to Righteousness – 1 Corinthians 15:34
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. – 1 Corinthians 15:34 Meditation: Sleep is good, and rest is precious. Either unrestrained are like holes in a water bucket leeching away our zeal and momentum. If we are ruled by sleepy virtue, this […]
Confession Is good For the Soul – 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 Meditation: When I considered today’s passages, I sighed in realization that my Savior is better than I can imagine. He loves me and cares for me despite my failings. […]
Water and Feed the Sheep – Genesis 29:7
Genesis 29:7 – And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them. Meditation: Jesus Christ came to give life and truth to God’s people. He came at just the right time. The Good News of […]
As the Elect of God – Colossians 3:12-13
Colossians 3:12-13 – Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Meditation: The greatest obstacles to greater faith […]
Two Debtors – Luke 7:41
Luke 7:41 – There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. Do you owe God anything? I hope your answer is an emphatic YES! We are saved by His grace yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever. Out of respext, we owe Him our love and […]
Shall We Continue In Sin? – Romans 6:1
Romans 6:1 – What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Does God’s grace make sin easier? Think about it. Do you sin more knowing that God will forgive you? It seems like a logical argument. If grace covers everything, then why not? Thankfully the Apostle explained it clearly. […]
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