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

“If he repents seven times in one day, you must forgive him.” – Does this mean forgiveness is unconditional?

And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. Pay… Continue reading “If he repents seven times in one day, you must forgive him.” – Does this mean forgiveness is unconditional?