Today, we are tackling myth number three: Forgiveness comes with time. When you are hurt or betrayed, someone comes to comfort you and says, "Don't worry — healing will come with time," or "Forgiveness gets easier later." They think they are helping, but it is actually a hindrance. Healing generally ...
Let's talk about forgiveness myth number two: Forgiveness gets easier every time you do it. I don't know where this idea came from, but the truth is, forgiveness is never easy. It is never natural unless we are trying to avoid the issue or blow it off as if nothing ...
I want to discuss some of the myths surrounding forgiveness. Today, we address myth number one: Forgiveness is Easy. Forgiveness is not easy — but it is necessary. Jesus commands us to forgive others. He taught His disciples to pray, "Forgive us as we forgive others" (Matthew 6:12). You know ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the thirtieth of these transformations: receiving a new commandment. The New Standard of Love John 13:33-34 ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-ninth of these transformations: receiving a new lifestyle. The Distinction Between Identity and Lifestyle It's ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-eighth of these transformations: receiving a new citizenship. Our Heavenly Citizenship When we come to ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-seventh of these transformations: becoming a new man. The Old Man vs. The New Man ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-sixth of these transformations: entering into a new and living way. The Context: The Superiority ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-fifth of these transformations: receiving a new mind. The Profound Declaration: We Have Christ's Mind ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-fourth of these transformations: receiving new freedom in Christ. The Purpose of Christ's Work: Freedom ...
Introduction "The moment you accept Jesus Christ as Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says 'All Things become new.'" Throughout Scripture, we find 30 distinct transformations that occur at the moment of salvation. This document explores the twenty-third of these transformations: receiving new gifts. Three Categories of Spiritual Gifts Scripture presents three ...