Three Kinds of Forgiveness

Renunciation of vengeance, relational reconciliation, and divine forgiveness — those are the three kinds of forgiveness. Christians often conflate (blur, blend, shmoosh together) the three meanings of forgiveness — which causes much harm and confusion to victims of abuse.  Post last updated Feb 8, 2026. Take home messages God's forgiveness in its truest and purest… Continue reading Three Kinds of Forgiveness

Ephesians 5:11 and Exposing Evil — A Real Case

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible.  (Ephesians 5:11-13  ESV) Jesus exposed evil. The Light of the World does that. His people are… Continue reading Ephesians 5:11 and Exposing Evil — A Real Case