Isaiah 1:18
English Standard Version (ESV)
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool.
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool.
Dear friends... let this one sink in...
Colossians 1:13-14
He rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us safe into the kingdom of his dear Son, by whom we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven.
"He rescued" --not you-- Not your works being good enough, not your choice to leave darkness, no, He alone rescued you.
John Piper - Should God Forgive a Child Molester? (5:41 mins)
It surpasses cultures, and peoples...
Promised I wouldn't tell
Her audience of one.
If God is just
how can He forgive you?
Consider this....
Proverbs 17:15
English Standard Version (ESV)
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
God does not sin in forgiving us because he places justice upon another.
And then he changes us from a heart desiring wickedness to a heart desiring God's will, and sees His son's righteousness and not ours.
Matt Chandler - Forgiveness
Hebrews 8:12
English Standard Version (ESV)
For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,
and I will remember their sins no more.”
Can your gospel transform a terrorist? --Thabiti Anyabwile
Are you angry at the terrorist or do you see this in yourself?
Do you only see the atrocity of Hosea's wife prostituting herself,
or also the tragedy of this being a representation for you?
Mark Driscoll - What forgiveness is NOT
Can you forgive?
Please consider this.. No picture to entice you, but still very good.
Unforgiveness -- Tope Koleoso
Daniel 9:9
English Standard Version (ESV)
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness,
for we have rebelled against him
for we have rebelled against him
He is faithful to forgive
