Whenever it is argued that forgiveness should be preceded by repentance, some will counter, “Isn’t it true that Jesus forgave those who crucified him?” The reference in view in this question is the crucifixion account in Luke 23. And when…
Is Forgiveness Conditional or Unconditional
The publication goal for my book on forgiveness (published by Crossway) is that it will hit the shelves in October.
In the mean time, Tim Challies has interacted with my thoughts on whether or not forgiveness is conditional or unconditional.
Here are a couple of quick comments.
An Important Review from Tim Challies
Tim Challies has reviewed the book, The Shack, by William P. Young. This is an important review for several reasons.
Steroids, HGH, Pettitte, and Forgiveness
I don’t know, Major League Pitcher, Andy Pettitte. But, I prayed for him this afternoon.
Omaha and Forgiveness
So, far there has been relatively little talk about the Christian response to the Omaha Mall murders. But, as I said post-Virginia Tech, I believe it is important for Christians to respond in a way that stresses both the love…
Conquering Bitterness
No sane person wants to be bitter. We know better. Bitterness is a poison that corrodes our hearts. One person said that being bitter is like drinking poison and hoping that someone else will die.
Help “Getting” Revenge
I need your help . . . .
I continue to work on my book on forgiveness. I am “laboring” today on Labor Day on the chapter on revenge: I’m against it (and so is God).
Most of all realize that revenge is wrong for Christians. Yet, I am convinced that many of us allow ourselves just a little revenge when we have been hurt. Most revenge is not as spectacular as some Sicilian vendetta. Rather, we have little ways of getting back.
Bonhoeffer Quote on Cheap Grace
“But do we also realize that this cheap grace has turned back on us like a boomerang? The price we are having to pay today in the shape of the collapse of the organized church is only the inevitable consequence…
Forgiveness: Which is More “Christian”?
The Truth and Reconciliation Act in South Africa was a complex approach by South Africa to move beyond Apartheid.[1]
My purpose in this blog is not to critique South Africa’s strategy with the Truth and Reconciliation Act. Rather, I would like to raise a question about a comment made by one of the Christian participants in the hearings.
Didn’t Jesus pray, “Forgive them, Father. . .”?
Whenever it is suggested that forgiveness is conditional, some respond, “Well isn’t it true that Jesus forgave those who crucified Him?” The reference is to Luke 23:34.