Encore: Understanding Guilt, Repentance, and Forgiveness
Guilt is a pervasive aspect of the fallen human experience. Solutions for “dealing with it” abound—but how should we counsel one another as Christians?
2.67 Chris Brauns, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?”
Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
2.65 Chris Brauns • Reading • “Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?”
Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?
Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
The Gospel is Better than Amnesty
God does not deal with our sins by simply granting amnesty, choosing to forget they ever happened. Instead, he mercifully forgives sin, yet maintains his perfect justice by punishing sin in Christ.
