Renunciation of vengeance, relational reconciliation, divine judicial forgiveness — those are the three kinds of forgiveness. And Christians chronically conflate the three, which causes much harm and confusion to victims of abuse. Let us look at the scriptures about forgiveness. All scriptures are from the NASB1995 unless otherwise stated. First the one from the Lord's… Continue reading Three Kinds of Forgiveness
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Is Leaving Room for the Vengeance of the Lord a Get out of Jail Free Card for the Wicked?
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says… Continue reading Is Leaving Room for the Vengeance of the Lord a Get out of Jail Free Card for the Wicked?
