Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost
by Charles G. Caldwell, Jr. Via Truth Magazine XXI: 49, pp. 781-782, December 15, 1977 In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus said, “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son…
Read MoreHow does a former drug dealer become a Christian?
Question: Hello Jeff, I had an awesome meeting with a guy who’s a little older than I am. He came to services on Sunday, and I talked briefly with him. He said that the class and sermon really spoke to him. We met tonight for dinner, and he revealed that he just quit his side…
Read MoreForgiveness
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Forgiveness.mp3 by Alan Feaster
Read MoreI realize now that I can be forgiven, so how do I get past the guilt?
Question: I’ve obsessed for a long time about committing the unpardonable sin, as some have called it. I have struggled with some addictions for a while (alcohol and pornography), and a few times had the thought come into my mind: “if you give in to certain temptations, you will lose the Holy Spirit.” Well, I…
Read MoreYou May be Surprised to Learn …
by Doy Moyer Have you ever taken for granted certain things and believed them, just because that is what you have been told? Perhaps you find yourself in that situation now, believing and doing things because that is what you were told. Religious people sometimes believe and practice something because a preacher said it, or…
Read MoreI told my wife I forgave her for her cheating, but I really haven’t
Question: Hello Minister, I write this with the hope that you’ll be able to help me to unshackle this chain that I’ve been hauling for many years. I’m a very angry man, and I find it difficult to forgive and let it go. I used to be a very kind and loving person, which I’ll…
Read MoreGod doesn’t give up on me because I fell again, does He?
Question: Good Morning, I finally rededicated my life to the Lord. I was doing well. Then I felt strong enough to invite a friend over. Huge mistake! One thing led to another and we had sex. I feel awful. I don’t want to continue this or ever engage in this again. It’s to the point…
Read MoreHow do I return after committing fornication again?
Question: I wrote to you before regarding fornication and God’s forgiveness. I prayed and straightened my life back out — until about a month ago I stumbled again. I am writing to you for help. I’ve been praying for forgiveness and asking for the Lord’s help in overcoming this problem, but I didn’t know if…
Read MoreWhy continue to ask for forgiveness if Jesus died for all our sins?
Question: A friend and I found a small church to attend, but their pastor prays at the beginning of their service asking for forgiveness of their sins. This made me wonder: Jesus died on the cross for us and he put the past, present, and future sins on that cross with him, so all of…
Read MoreCan I be forgiven if I sin after I was baptized?
Question: I was baptized a few months ago, and I turned myself into the name of the Lord. Everything has been going well. I feel alive and well again. I’ve been talking to a very special girl (she is baptized as well). The other day I met up with her, and we ended up kissing,…
Read MoreI told God not to forgive me if I sinned again. I did anyway. Am I forgivable?
Question: The other day I was struggling with sin and I told God that if tomorrow I committed this sin and I want it to be unforgivable. I did this so I would think twice when I was tempted. In the end, I committed this sin, even though I told God not to forgive me…
Read MoreDo we carry the labels of our past sins with us our whole lives?
Question: I am having a conversation with an Independent Baptist, who claims that even after conversion, if we lie or cheat or steal, we are a liar, a cheater, a thief and we carry that label until we enter heaven. She says only in heaven is there no sin. Even if we are forgiven by…
Read MoreIs it ever too late to be forgiven?
Question: Is it too late to ever be forgiven and saved with Jesus Christ? I would love to move forward and let go, but sometimes I feel as if I’m too late because of my past. I feel like it’s just me saying this to myself and not what God says. I let my past…
Read MoreI was excommunicated because I had committed fornication several years ago
Question: Hi, I am a Christian and was baptized, but later I fornicated. I repented, it was about two years ago. We were having a discussion with a church elder since I was sick, and we believe that sickness is due to sin and that we should confess our sins and God will heal us.…
Read MoreWith all the sexual sins in the world, there must be a lot of people in hell
Question: Hello, I think there are many people who are sinners nowadays, since more and more people do not marry or are no longer virgins before marriage, and many people have sex with several people in their life. There are also more and more children born out of wedlock. Does this mean there are already…
Read MoreHow do I forgive someone who slapped me?
Question: Hello, This kid at school slapped me and did other things that I did not like and now it is hard for me to forgive him. How can I forgive him when he hurt me? Thank you. Answer: “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents,…
Read MoreIf we have sex one more time before our baptisms, will God forgive us?
Question: Hi, I recently converted to Christianity and so did my girlfriend. We both have been in a very sexual relationship before we found God. We have been trying hard not to do anything sexual, but we messed up once, felt horrible, and asked for forgiveness. We’re getting baptized soon, and we’re both excited. We…
Read MoreWhat Forgiveness Means
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WhatForgivenessMeans.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 103 I. When we forgive, we need to do as God has forgiven us – Ephesians 4:32 A. Our forgiveness depends on our forgiving others – Matthew 6:14-15 B. But forgiveness is not empty words. It means something II. Forgiveness returns joy to the forgiven – Psalms 103:1-5 A. When someone injures…
Read MoreI keep finding sins in my life. Do I need to get baptized again?
Question: Brother Hamilton, This has been bothering me for a while, so I am going to explain my situation. I was baptized as an infant and grew up knowing all about Jesus and what is expected of a Christian. However, as a young adult, after studying the Bible, I realized my baptism was done wrong.…
Read MoreI keep having sex with my boyfriend. Will God keep forgiving me?
Question: Hello, I don’t even know where to start. (Deep breath) Well, I have been going to church for five years. I met this guy who isn’t Christian, and we have been together two years. We have been having sex all this time. Every time I feel worse. I ask God to forgive me all…
Read MoreSince I don’t get along with a family member, can I forgive him, move away, and never talk to him again?
Question: Say if I did not get along with a family member. If I forgive him, can I separate myself from him, like move away from him, and never speak to him again? Answer: Can you move? Of course! Once you are an adult you can live wherever you like. Now, that means you are taking…
Read MoreIs my repentance too late? Am I lost forever?
Question: I grew up going to Sunday school every now and then but never learning anything. I said the sinner’s prayer when I was 22 while in AA at the time. I decided to stick with AA. I had a hard time believing in or contacting God. I didn’t pursue church or the Bible until…
Read MoreWas forgiveness required prior to healing?
Question: A question was raised in a Bible study this past Sunday with various opinions. Reading articles on your website leads me to believe you may be able to provide some additional insight, with Scriptures, into our discussion next Sunday. Studying Mark 2 Jesus forgives the paralytic and then heals him afterward. A comment was…
Read MoreMust each person I sinned against be contacted before I can be forgiven?
Question: How should a Christian handle sins that have been committed in the past as far as contacting each person whom he has sinned against? Must each person be contacted before the Christian is forgiven? Answer: A similar question was asked a few years ago. See: “In order to repent, do you need to find…
Read MoreI found out months ago that my husband is having an affair, but I can’t bring myself to forgive him
Question: Hello, Almost two years ago I found out that my husband was having inappropriate conversations with women. I prayed for God to reveal to me what I needed to know. That’s when I spoke to one of the women that my husband was having an affair with last year. He insisted the affair stopped…
Read MoreCan I be forgiven of my sins?
Question: I need advice. I am in my early twenties. I was born in a Christian family. I was a clever child and a good learner under the guidance of my grandparents, who raised me and my siblings after our mother passed away. Around age 14, my life changed. I started drinking alcohol and attempted…
Read MoreEven though I’ve changed from my wild teenage years, my parents don’t talk to me. What do I do?
Question: Hi, This past year my parents and I have not been on speaking terms. Though we live in the same house they do not want to speak to me, appalled, hurt and disappointed in everything they’ve found out over a year ago. When I was 15, I broke my vows to stay pure. Followed…
Read MoreWhen I learn about the Bible, I get anxious that I’m not doing well enough
Question: Hi, I’ve been reading through a lot of these questions and answers looking for some guidance, but I continue to feel a little lost. I’ve always struggled with anxiety, and when I pray to God asking Him to forgive me, guide me, and tell Him that I have faith in Him and all that…
Read MoreAre You Unforgivable?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Repeatedly I receive frantic inquiries from people fearful that they committed an unforgivable sin. It never seems to register that nowhere in the Bible are sins called “unforgivable.” If a sin was unforgivable, then it means God refuses to offer forgiveness for certain sins. But that contradicts the nature of God.…
Read MoreCan God really forgive me?
Question: Please help me out. I committed immorality. Can God really forgive me? Can I ever enjoy His grace as a worker in church again? I really wish I had never committed this foolish act. Please talk to me because I feel so stupid about this. Please I am waiting to hear from you. Answer:…
Read MoreI don’t know if I should sacrifice my happiness to stay with my wife
Question: Hello, I have a very painful situation to talk about. I have been married for less than ten years. Recently my wife left me and said she didn’t love me anymore. This was after a string of arguments, for which I take half the blame. I tried to reason with her but to no…
Read MoreI cheated on my marriage. Can I be forgiven? Can I remarry?
Question: Blessings! I have three questions: Will God forgive me because I committed adultery twice in my marriage with the same man and I was already a Christian? Can I remarry the man with the one I cheated on my now ex-husband with? We still see each other and talk, but we don’t have sex…
Read MoreCan we be forgiven when we have had children out of wedlock with different people?
Question: Hi, I have been trying to get on the right path. I know I have sinned and was lost. I made mistakes. I am in a relationship, never married, but we love each other and would like to marry eventually. We have a child together. However, we both have children with other people. What…
Read MoreAre willful sins irremissible?
Question: Hello, I repented wholeheartedly and believed that I would never (willfully) sin again. I was determined to not sin. I was overjoyed to be baptized for the forgiveness of my sins because I knew what Jesus went through to make it possible, and I thought that surely I would never turn my back and…
Read MoreI feel so bad because I let a man touch me. Will God forgive me?
Question: I have a really difficult moment. I really need your help. I am 24 years old and I’m a Christian. I only had one boyfriend and with him, I had nothing more than a kiss, like a peck, and some holding hands and hugs. I was 16 years old at the time. After that,…
Read MoreShould I tell my friend’s wife that he has been unfaithful after he has repented of his sin?
Question: Hello sir, I hope that God is blessing you in what you do. I am writing you on the matter of infidelity. I am aware of a man who has been unfaithful to his significant other. This is not the first time that he has been so. The previous time which he was unfaithful…
Read MoreMy ex-girlfriend visited me and we ended up having sex. How do I ask for forgiveness?
Question: I am a student and I was in a relationship with my girlfriend. We broke up because there was some cheating from her. Though we broke up, I decided to be friends with her. I knew that I still loved her, but I could not let go of the fact that she cheated, so…
Read MoreI regret that I didn’t marry a virgin
Question: I accidentally came across your website and labored in mind whether I should seek some sort of “final” counsel. I don’t know where to start, so please forgive me as I resort to simple point form. When I was 17, I met a lovely girl my age and we dated for some time. Both…
Read MorePornography has ruined my sex life. Has God given up on me?
Question: I’m very ashamed of what I’m about to write. I think God has given me up as Romans 1:24 says. I have been a member of the Lord’s church since my youth, but until recent years I really didn’t try to live faithful to Him. I became involved in pornography during my first marriage…
Read MoreI fear I’m becoming a lukewarm Christian
Question: I have been a Christian for about five years now. Recently I have found myself becoming a slave to sin instead of a slave to Christ. I don’t like to talk about my emotions and things, so instead of dealing with them, I choose to bottle them up until it finally feels like I…
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