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To teach you the believer nothing but Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.

The Life of Abraham

Discussing what happens when one walks in unbelief.

Discussing on how we are to walk by faith and the result of walking by faith

Walking By Faith with Colton Hill

Showing how the Cross has made it possible for us to be found abiding in Christ, and how it has freed us from condemnation.

Being Found in Christ

By our faith being anchored in the Cross we are found in Christ Jesus.

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Predigten der Credo Kirche, Campus Solingen. Wir sind eine Kirche, die an einen Gott glaubt, der nicht tot, sondern heute erfahrbar ist. Wir sind eine Kirche, die an einen Gott glaubt, der gut ist und das Beste für uns will. Wir sind eine Kirche, glaubt, dass Jesus Christus heute rettet, befreit und...

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Ehe ist ein gegenseitiges Unterordnen. Wenn wir richtig verstehen, dass es in Ehe nichts Einseitiges geben sollte, haben Ehe gute Chancen ein Leben lang zu halten.

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Wenn wir über Beziehungen sprechen, geht es auch um die Phase des Singlesein. Für manche ist es die Zeit vor/nach einer Beziehung, für manche ist es der Normalzustand. Auch in der Datingphase gibt es also einiges zu beachten, um jesusmäßig miteinander umzugehen.

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Zum Start unserer neuen Predigtreihe »Beziehungskisten« schauen wir auf die Basics: alles, was mit Beziehungen zu tun hat, startet mit unserer eigenen Identität. Wo kommt sie her? Wer definiert sie?

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Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)

The war is over what we believe, our thoughts. And what we believe is the biggest part of what we are—that’s the struggle in the whol...

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A podcast for Christians with an evangelistic tone. A range of topics that interest me and hopefully you find interesting as well. Christian viewpoints, Bible study, Produced selections of scripture. Each episode is usually an unscripted overflow from what I am studying that week.

Discussing the requirement for answered prayer, assurance of answered prayer, and whose prayers does GOD hear?

National Day of Prayer-Does God hear?

They amazing details in the last supper that we as gentiles miss by not knowing the Jewish context. Let scripture and Jesus unfold this amazing symbolism in the last supper that we celebrate at communion before He was to go to the cross.


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This will bring a proper context to John chapter 6 as well.

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John Chapter 1, the Love of GOD, the mercy and grace of God. God is FOR you not against you...yet. The responsibility of mankind and the believer.  Children of God have this ONE job.

The Beacon of the North

Shannon Hurley from Uganda was here this week. I share a few takeaways from that. A.I. wrote us a song and we'll talk about some dangers coming from that space, and wrapping up a 4-month study in Philippians with Men of Grace. This has really taught me to appreciate our pastors and helps me to prepare my mind better to receive the teaching on Sunday mornings.

Grab On! A.I., Bless our Pastors, and MGM

My 50th birthday! Here are my 3 most valuable life lessons I would want to share with you.





3 Life Lessons From My First 50 Years

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Here we will dive deeper into our hunger for the word. We will have a piece of scripture that we will dive deeper into and really pick apart. Hopefully we all grow in our faith as you listen! Thank you! God bless! 

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We believe that the truth that will set us free needs to be told. Everyone needs to hear it. So, hopefully, this podcast can draw you near to the only way, truth, and the life. Enjoy!

Istilah ini pasti udah gak asing lagi di telinga temen-temen semua. Jadi di podcast ini kita mau share sedikit tentang ‘YOLO’ dan gimana kita harus menyikapinya. Enjoy! The truth will always sets us free.

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The Foolish Podcast

These are a collection of sermons given at Bailey Road Baptist Church in North Jackson, OH

Being Thankful Through the Tests

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Are you struggling to renew your mind and walk in the Truth of who God made you to be? Do you feel like you are waging a losing battle against your negative self-talk? Are you fatigued from the daily grind of struggling against yourself, your thoughts or your circumstances?

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Welcome back, friends, to Affirming Truths - where we journey together in faith and courageously confront our struggles.  In this season's finale, we'll delve into why it's okay not to be the tough kid who handles everything on their own. In an age where pop culture, like Taylor Swift's latest hit, tells us we can and should shoulder our pain alone, we'll explore a different narrative—one anchored in Christ's presence and strength in our weakness.  Join me in discovering the power of surrendering to God, rethinking self-reliance, and embracing our limits as a pathway to true peace and divine strength.   Don't forget to stay connected through Instagram and my weekly newsletter filled with inspiration and affirmations to sustain you.  GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Renewing Hope Course  Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image  Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

S8.17 | The Myth of Self-Reliance: Relying on God in our Struggles

Today's bonus episode is a heart-to-heart where Carla shares a personal life update, reflections on the journey ahead for our community, and the future direction of the podcast. As Season 8 draws to a close with just two episodes remaining, Carla announces a hiatus for the podcast in May, with a return planned for June, albeit with potential changes reflecting her newly busy schedule as she pursues certification as an integrated trauma practitioner. Carla opens up about her ongoing journey towards alcohol freedom, speaks about her son entering the dating scene, the joys of witnessing transformation in the women she coaches,  Carla shares her feelings of being disheartened with the one-sided nature of podcasting and her plan to seek God's guidance for revitalizing her passion for the podcast during the hiatus. She invites listeners to connect with her on Instagram and through her weekly newsletter for ongoing encouragement and updates. GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Renewing Hope Course  Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image  Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

S8.Bonus 14 | A Candid Update from Carla

Today, we dive deep into a topic familiar, yet often misunderstood, in Christian circles: the Proverbs 31 woman.  Many women carry the weight of feeling inadequate as they measure their lives against this biblical icon of virtue. Carla delves into the heart of Proverbs 31, bringing to light the true audience and intention behind these ancient verses.  This episode emphasizes the importance of context in interpreting scripture, ensuring that instead of striving for an unattainable ideal, we focus on cultivating a heart that pursues God.  Carla's insights aim to lift the weights off women's shoulders, redirecting the focus from performance to a life overflowing with the fruits of a true relationship with God.  Join us as we look beyond the surface and redefine what it means to embody the essence of a Proverbs 31 woman GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Renewing Hope Course  Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image  Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

S8.16 | The Proverbs 31 Woman in Context

Today, Carla discusses the spiritual practice that is fundamental to our faith and growth – Bible study.  Amid the struggles of life, whether it's battling mental illness, aiming to be the best spouse, parent, or simply striving for a life dedicated to God's purpose, we uncover the indispensable nature of Scripture.  Get ready to take notes as Carla unveils five dynamic Bible study methods tailored to fit different personalities and learning styles. She also highlights invaluable resources, including her very own Bible Study 101 course, to support your journey into Scripture. Whether you prefer a structured inductive approach or a creative outlet like Bible journaling, there's a method that resonates with each one of us. For more insights and guidance, find Carla directly on Instagram. Now, let's step into this episode and allow the Word to renew us from the inside out. GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Renewing Hope Course  Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image  Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards       

S8.15 | Exploring Scripture: Five Effective Bible Study Approaches

In this special bonus episode, Carla invites us into a heartwarming tale of mustaches and divine care.  As Carla recounts how a last-minute request from her son led to a profound lesson in God's attentiveness to our needs—big or small—we are reminded that God is intimately involved in the minutiae of our lives.  Carla challenges listeners to consider what small details they have yet to entrust to God, encouraging a shift from wishful thinking to prayerful action.  Prepare to be inspired to see God's hand in every aspect of your life, as we explore the importance of bringing our full selves to Him.  Don't forget to join Carla on social media and tune in next week for more uplifting content. Trauma Webinar Series Tickets:  https://carlaarges.podia.com/trauma-webinar-series-science-scripture GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Renewing Hope Course  Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image  Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

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Our walk is a movement taking steps towards a desired destination

Walk And Winds





Sometimes disasters strike in the life of a faithful follower of Jesus Christ from all corners.The destruction the disaster causes is immense. It is difficult to measure the loss of lives and life stocks. We all like to be safe and healthy in our family.Righteous don’t like to suffer sometimes without godly purposes or reasons for which they think and believe they are not responsible.The quality life of Job:



His Property: 7,000 Sheep, 3,000 Camels, 1,000 Oxen (500 pairs), 500 Asses. These
could amount to millions dollars or Indian Rupees. But he lost most of it. (He recovered
double of all that: 14,000,6,000,2,000,1,000! Job.42:10)His Personal Life’s 4 Characteristics: (1:1)Perfect: Heb: TAM. 1:1,8,2:3,8:20, Plain, upright, undefiled.Upright: Heb: YASHAR. Righteous, Straight, Balanced.Feared God: Heb: YARE. To Revere, deep respect for God,Eschewed Evil: Heb: SUR. To Shun away from sin, withdraw or be against sin and evil, depart from evil.



Job had a very great household: (1:3)Job was a greatest of all the men of the east. (1:3)Job was a ideal father for his children. He used to rise up early and offered burnt
offerings to God on behalf of his children so that they could be protected from the wrath
of God and be blessed. (But it turned out to be a disaster suddenly)Job was a very healthy and wealthy man. (But he was smote with an infection to the
whole body with sore boils)Job was honestly had difficulty in knowing WHY of his suffering. What went on in
heaven with Satan, he didn’t know. It was mystery.





Parents never think of seeing their children die suddenly in an accident. Wind destroyed the house by striking the four corners of the house and it collapsed over them killing Job’s Children.(Jb.1:18-19)Their joyful partying turned into death. Winds blew over them only to kill them.Fathers and Husbands don’t like to suffer for reason beyond his comprehension.Job could not accept the reasons but remained faithful with God in whom he believed.On top of all that immense pain and loss, he lost his health with infection of a disease. The Dogs became his companions to giving him some solace by licking his boils eventually.Wives don’t like husbands get nervous breakdown by thinking husbands to be the reason for the loss of property and children.The wife of Job murmured (2:9): Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!Job had lost the corners of comfort from all sides.He had to sit down in ashes only to express his grief and pain of the Physical and Emotional inflictions.The friends of Job come from distant locations after hearing his tragedies. Job seems to be well-known in the word he lived.Life of a Righteous man was at stake. None had a clue of WHY all that disaster hit!



Summary:
Job’s sorrowful experience has become a model lesson for those who believe in God and the Savior Lord Jesus Christ. We know these will end. No Wind could shake faith of Job in God even after such a great loss. Trust God who
restores and rewards the faithful. God is the Restorer God.

Episode 4 Job defeated his faith shakers!

Walk And Winds





·         Wind which brought Birds food for the Israelites on their journey to Promised Land.



·         The birds were called quails. (Nb.11:31)



·         The estimated number required for the people to eat quails could be around: 20,160,000,000 quails for about 3 million adults. If the cost could be estimated then it should be around @$:1:00 each then the cost comes around 20 Billion Dollars. (2016 Crore Dollars X INRs. 75=151200,000,000:- Fifteen thousand one hundred twenty Million) God fed them because they wanted flesh to eat. (Dakes Bible/p.327)



Kibroth-hattaavah: A place of graves where lustful were killed and buried



The Bible says: Num 11:16-23: And the LORD said unto Moses: “And say thou unto the



people, Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.



·         Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days; But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt?



·         And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and you have said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month. Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to suffice them? And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD's hand waxed short? You shall see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not."



Num 11:31-35: And there went forth a wind from the LORD:



·         “And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.



·         And the people stood up all that day, and all that night, and all the next day, and they gathered the quails: he that gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread them all abroad for themselves round about the camp.



·         And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.



·         And he called the name of that place Kibroth-hattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted. And the people journeyed from Kibroth-hattaavah unto Hazeroth; and abode at Hazeroth." They left behind a painful memory!



We Learn that:



a)      The wind of God brought flesh they liked to eat.



b)      God was providing Manna from heavenly stores.



c)      The Earthly Material desire turned into a deadly lust which killed all those who lusted after. The Wind of God provided what people demanded but it was a rebellion.



d)      The Wind of God also gives Eternal life to mankind. Jesus: Man shall not live by bread alone.(Dt.8:3-4) A natural NEED of food turned into A LIFE SUCKING GREED! Make choices wisely. God is The Jehovah Provider-YHWH Jireh! But He is also YHWH Tsidkenu-The Just God!

Episode 3 Taking steps towards a desired destination but with wrong motives.

Our Walk and The Winds.





Our walk is a movement taking steps towards a desired destination. 



The Walk of a Follower of the Lord Jesus Christ leads to an assured destination called the Eternal Life in the Kingdom of God. The Bibles teaches quite a bit about the WALK of a follower of Jesus Christ. There are some examples of the Old Testament patriarchs who walked with God.Some times during our walk we face many hurdles and problems. The Christian life is compared with a journey and walk, sometimes, on surface of the earth, sometimes on a sea and river, sometimes on a mountain top and sometimes on a battle field. The WIND is an element which God has created in the atmosphere of the earth. It is a necessary element for survival of the creation. But sometimes, winds are naturally out of control of the mankind. Wind is good if it is favorable. But if takes the shape of strong currents and flows without control, it creates disasters also. Only God could calm the strong stormy winds. Mankind has never been able to control it with its supreme technological advance today.



In the Episodes, we will see what the Bible and our experience teaches us as we journey in the life God has given us. There are several references about winds that led to fulfill the purposes of God. Sometimes, the wind is real and at times it is used as an allegorical phrase.



The Bible also talks about 4 winds which exist today. They are Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern winds. These are also called as 4 winds of the earth. It is good to understand this concept not only Biblically but also Culturally and Mythologically. It is because most of the Cultures have some kind of divinity ascribed to wind. These wind Mythologies and experiences both help us understand some interesting facts about their use in their contexts. 



The 1-7 Episodes would be based on the following concepts:



Wind parted the sea under Moses. Wind helped Moses to bring out 5 to 6 Million Israelites out of Egypt through the floor of the sea on the other shore. The people walked through the parted walls of water on dry sea bed. Ex.14:21. Wind which brought Birds food for the Israelites on their journey to Promised Land. 



The birds were called quails. (Nb.11:31) The estimated number required for the people to eat quails could be around: 20,160,000,000 quails for about 3 million adults. If the cost could be estimated then it should be around @$:1:00 each then the cost comes around 20 Billion Dollars. (2016 Crore Dollars X INRs. 75=151200 (Crore) God fed them because they wanted animal flesh to eat.



Wind which killed Job’s Children by striking the four corners of the house only to collapse on them. Jb.1:18-19 Wind which created a violent storm threatening to break the ship in which Jonah wanted to escape (Jon.1:4) after throwing him over board, and the sea grew calm.Wind which almost drown boat of the disciples of Jesus.(Mt.8:23-27)  They shouted, “Lord, save us! We are going to drown.”Wind which caused shipwreck Paul was traveling. Ac.27:4-28:13 Paul warned not to begin but “the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul had said..Followed advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship… The ship struck, bow stuck, stern broke. Wind which troubles the church regarding Apostolic teachings. Eph.4:14,Jas.1:6

Episode 1 Wind Created Passage For Moses.

Our Walk and The Winds.

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iDoubt Series

Jesus knew that the culture He needed to create for sustainability could not be created in crowds. Crowds don’t create culture, crowds follow culture. So He invested the bulk of His time in twelve men that would change the world.  This example that Jesus set for us by showing us small groups community is important is vitally important to our own faith journey.  iCan’t do it alone, but WeCan.

Sometimes we doubt our abilities. One negative event, one negative comment, or one negative thought and suddenly we doubt.  And those doubt can cripple us from ever becoming all that God created us to be.  This message is to help us move from thinking iCan’t to iCan make a difference.

Stand Alone Message From Lewis Miller

If you live long enough you are going face difficult situations.  So where is God during our difficulties?  Is He unaware?  Is He asleep?  And how are we to respond when trials come our way?  This message gives us some insight into how to navigate the storm of life well.

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Forgiving Forward: Repentance, Not Resistance

Sermon Notes:There is what I call a, “Majority Opinion”, that has taken hold in Western Christianity.  This teaching or opinion, while well intentioned, is a dangerous distortion of the teaching of Scripture and of the Holiness of God.            This majority position is held by people like Lewis Smedes (1984, p.69) Mark McMinn (1996, p.207) Ed Smith (2005, p.168), Neil Anderson (2000, p.2230), Tim Clinton and George Ohlschlager (2002 p.240) Everett Worthington( 2005, p.114) and Robert Enright and Richard Fitzgibbons (2006, P.41).  The position of these writers is that repentance is beneficial for forgiveness but not pivotal.  Repentance according to these writers is that repentance is only required for reconciliation.  Forgiveness is an act  that an offended person can do without ever seeking the repentance of the offender.  However, according to this view, reconciliation requires both the giving and the receiving of forgiveness.             The majority opinion uses Matthew chapter 18 as its go to passage to justify its viewpoint.  In Matthew 18 they turn to the story of the unmerciful servant who has his debt cancelled and does not return the favor to his servant who has debts.  Because of his unforgiveness the unmerciful servant is put in jail and his property is confiscated.  Jesus in the passage warns that if we do not forgive others our heavenly Father will not forgive us.  The story of the prodigal is also a key passage where the father is seen receives his son back and gives a party for him before any word of repentance is uttered (Lk. 15:11-32).            The hermeneutic that comes from these and other passages brings a theology and methodology that subscribes to two forms of forgiveness, divine and human.   According to Everett Worthington:             Jesus’ direct teaching on forgiveness links divine forgiveness with human forgiveness of others who have offended us…. Interpersonal forgiveness is meant   to be unilateral, not contingent on or waiting for the offender to accept       responsibility confess, apologize, make restitution, ask for forgiveness, and    completely turn from the sinful and harmful acts….Divine forgiveness is linked to            human repentance….but interpersonal forgiveness is not.            Why the difference?....God is infinite and can know each offender’s true    motives, but humans cannot.  Thus, God relieves us of trying to discern people’s          true motives prior to forgiveness (Worthington, Sharp, Lerner and Sharp, p.33).             The appeal of this position is that it seems to match the biblical texts.  Second, it offers a way for clients to bring healing from past hurts, especially when the offender is not repentant or is no longer alive.  Third, it is a means of no longer feeling held captive to the repentance of another.  Fourth, it gives a one a sense of being altruistic.             The problem with this approach is that it does not match the biblical material fully.  Second, is not needed for healing to take place.  Third, one does not have to be held captive without repentance.  Fourth, it may not be as altruistic as would like to believe.            The above assertions are born out in a number of substantial ways.  First, we see this truth theologically in our obtaining of forgiveness from God.  Every major evangelical theologian across the theological spectrum would agree that repentance is required for forgiveness to be granted and salvation to be obtained, ( Sproul [1992, p.193], Ryrie [1982, p.337], Geisler [2004, p.518], Erickson [1985, p.937] and Miley [1989, p.100]).  God requires repentance for the obtaining of forgiveness.  Otherwise the atonement would have no value.   People would not care to reach out for it.  Without repentance being conditional for forgiveness mercy simply become license, justice would become optional, and God’s divine attributes would become fickle.             Further, to make Worthington’s argument that God can require forgiveness because He is God and we are not is a very strange assertion.  We would be hard pressed to make a statement like that about the necessity for holiness, justice, mercy, love, purity, charity, integrity, humility, sincerity, patience, kindness, gentleness, peace, goodness, long-suffering or righteousness.  We are to pursue these because we are called to be holy because God is holy.  Our role is to glorify Him.  This can only be done when we look and act like Him.  Imitation is the best form of flattery.            Worthington creates all sorts of strawmen dealing with doctrine and justice versus love and grace from his formulations of warmth-based and conscience-based virtues.  Worthington creates an either/or scenario in this formulation.  He does not seem to see that without doctrine there is no truth and thus no love, and without justice there is no grace and thus no forgiveness.  What is more, there is no forgiveness without the acceptance of it in repentance.             Second, we see this truth in the biblical evidence on forgiveness.  In Matthew 18 deals with church discipline we are told that,            “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you.  If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.  But if he does not         listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be established by      the testimony of two or three witnesses” (15-16).The meaning of the word, “listen” in this context involves a reshaping of one’s whole perception…and then expressing trust in God by acting on the Word and putting it in practice (Richards, p.333).  Hendrickson translates this verse as, “If the sinner refuses to admit his guilt and to repent” (1979, p.669.).            In the continuation of Matthew 18 we come to the key passage that is used by the majority position on forgiveness.  It is the story of the unmerciful servant in verses 21-35.  What is astonishing is how grossly the issue of repentance is missed in this passage by the majority position.  The bad guy of the passage is the one who owes debts and has debts owed to him.  He goes to his master who is about to demands repayment and begs for mercy, acknowledging his debt.  Because of the acknowledgment of the debt and his begging for mercy he is forgiven.  The same scenario is played out with his servant who comes to him except the debt is not forgiven.  The master of the first servant hears of what has taken place and gets angry because when this first servant confessed (giving the appearance of repentance) and begged for mercy he was given it.  I think we all know what would have happened to this man if he had not acknowledged his debt to his master, it would have been a short story!            This same issue is seen in the story of the prodigal son (Lk. 15:11-32).  We are told that the boy comes to his senses and says, “I will set out and go back to my father and say to him:  Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you”(18).  When the son comes and the father sees him he runs to him and kisses him.  Why?  It’s his son.  He misses him and loves him.  Yet, the son still knows what needs to be done and he says, “Father I have sinned against heaven and against you”(21).            The majority position’s handling of the biblical text engages in an exegesis and hermeneutic that is motivated more by professional pragmatics than biblical accuracy.  An example of this is Worthington’s clam that the Scriptures are clear on what we are to do in regards to forgiveness, “We are to forgive unilaterally”(p.32).  Respectfully, Worthington’s conclusion comes not from the proofs glean from the text but from proof-texting that guarantees a predetermined conclusion.  Worthington pulls together bits and pieces of biblical references on forgiveness without giving any regard to the whole of their context.  Worthington takes loving and praying for our enemies (Matt. 5:44), not seeking revenge or not bearing a grudge (Lev. 19:18) or Jesus’ words on the cross, “Father forgive them.  They know not what they are doing.”,  as equaling forgiveness without repentance.             Using this last references as an example, Worthington spends little time digging into the meaning and of the text, its context within Scripture, and its congruency with person and work of God.  He overlooks Jesus’ words for what they are, a request to extend the divine offer of forgiveness for sin; an offer always given and received in repentance to God.  Worthington all but admits this in his comments on the means of divine forgiveness vs. interpersonal forgiveness.  For Jesus to forgive without requiring repentance would, according to Worthington’s hermeneutics, place Jesus not in the realm of the divine but the human.  The only other alternative would be to place God in a position of offering a salvation based on theological universalism.            Liefeld correctly notes that this prayer to the Father was an offer of forgiveness by Jesus for those who crucified Him (Gaebelien, 1984, p.1043).  No one should conclude that this was an offer that did not require repentance on the part of those who engaged in this act.  Such forgiveness would have been a miscarriage of justice, an assault on the holiness and veracity of God’s character and nothing more than theological universalism.  Why?  Because such an offer of uncondional mercy was never given to Judas.            We see this issue of repentance throughout the Scriptures: “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents forgive him.  If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him”(Lk17:3&4), “They went out and preached that people should repent’(Mk.6:12); “unless you repent you too will all perish (Lk.13:3);  “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance”(Mt. 3:8); “Repent and be baptized”(Acts 2:38); “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation”(2 Cor. 7:10).            Along with my belief that the majority position engages in selective hearing in its hermeneutic.  I further believe that the view held by the majority position is not as benevolent as it would like to think.  In most of the literature by the majority position, forgiveness tends to focus first on bringing healing to the person who has been hurt.  Enright notes, “As you deal with the pain by forgiving, you probably will find that your motivations change from a focus on your own pain exclusively to the person who hurt you”(2001, p.202).   In commenting on Matthew 18 Smith writes,            The traditional interpretation of this passage is that Jesus is trying to teach His       disciples about the great love God has for us and the forgiveness He offers all         who come to Him to receive it.  I believe this passage also teaches us some            important truths about forgiveness and how we can find release from those who            have hurt us (2005, 162).            In that same vein Anderson writes,            Don’t put off forgiving those who have hurt you, hoping the pain will one day go away.  Once you choose to forgive someone, then Christ can come and begin to            heal you of your hurts.  But healing cannot begin until you forgive (2000, p.222.)            This hardly has the ring of altruistic love.  The goal in much of the majority position is to engage in forgiveness for the purpose of healing oneself and then possibly the offender.  Enright confirms this notion, confronting the sins of people in a strange cost benefit analysis.  This is seen in the decision of whether people should be confronted with their offensive behavior.  He writes,  “Would telling the person first that you were deeply hurt and second that you forgive help the offender, or would it be the cause of pain without any benefit”(p.192).  This sounds much different from the words of Jesus who said, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar.  First, go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift”(Matt. 5:24).  According to Jesus we don’t get to make the decision when or whether or not to forgive sin.  In fact the stark realities of His words would be for us not to even come back in His presence in worship until this work has been done.            This also brings forth the issue of timing and temperament.  There is the false notion that forgiveness is an optional “gift” that we give to another.  According to Enright, “We are not obligated to be merciful.  Forgiveness is a gift given to someone who does not deserve it” (2001, p.37).  Forgiveness for Enright is not only a choice, it comes with a convoluted look hinging on four phases, 20 guideposts and taking months an even years to complete (p.73).            Enright writes, “Forgiveness is a choice, one you are free to make or reject.  Even if you begin, you can stop the process if forgiveness seems irrelevant or too painful for you.  You can take it up again when you are ready” (p. 133).  According to Matthew 5:24 and other Scriptures cited, forgiveness is not an option, it is a command.  It is does not happen when we feel charitable enough, it is to happen when we become cognizant of an offense that needs to be reconciled.  Nowhere in Scripture is the notion that forgiveness should be anything less than something that is urgent.  Matthew 18:35 paints a picture of possible eternal jeopardy for those who purposely choose to withhold forgiveness            Also of concern is the idea that there is a division that takes place between forgiveness and reconciliation.  Because one does not need to have repentance to have forgiveness, neither does one need to have reconciliation to have forgiveness (Enright and Fitzibbons, 2006, 41).  This does not play well when it comes to human depravity.  It permits us to forgive another without being reconciled with that person.  It promotes the  notion that we can experience wholeness without having anything at stake for another person.  It plays to our depravity in allowing us to be ok with not being reconciled with the one who hurt us and excludes themselves from our lives.  A depravity within us that could be genuinely “ok” with the idea that reconciliation will not happen!  This is seen in the bulk of Worthington’s argument whose focus has little to do with releasing a sinner from his sin as it does in releasing the victim from the sinner.The Alternative Model            So, what is the alternative?  I believe in a model that would say, repentance brings forgiveness and forgiveness brings reconciliation.  What if repentance does not come?  Then forgiveness also cannot come.  Does this not leave the injured party less than whole?  The answer is yes and no.             When we are hurt by someone we are commanded to forgive.  This is not optional.  We are commanded to go and confront the offender.  This is not optional.  If they refuse, us we follow Matthew 18.  In dealing with unbelievers we bring another willing party.  This is about as far as the process would be allowed.  If the party is a believer we bring it to the conclusion of Matthew 18.  If they refuse us we do the only thing we can do and that is to surrender the issue to God.            Surrender is a biblical answer that many seem to have forgotten.  In Romans 12: 18-20 Paul writes,            “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you live at peace with everyone.  Do not   take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is   mine to avenge, I will repay,’ says the Lord.  On the contrary:  If your enemy is     hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.  In doing so you           heap burning coals on his head.”            When repentance does not come we find healing and strength through casting our cares upon God knowing that He cares for us (1 Pet.5:7).  God gives us the supernatural power to live our lives not crippled by the pain of our offenders.  Why not total healing?  I would argue it is not Christ-centered or consistent with the totality of humanity.  First, it is not Christ-centered because to claim to be made whole when someone we love is spiritually hurting and in bondage to their sin.  It is not the example of Jesus Christ who wept over Jerusalem in her continued unrepentant state (Lk.19:41).  It is not the anguish that Paul felt for unrepentant Israel when he said, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.  For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel (Rom.9:2-4).            Second, forgiveness without repentance is not consistent with humanity in the claim that emotional wholeness is always possible.  Such a claim is a Gnostic ideal.  Why should this one area of our lives be exempt from dependency on God’s sustaining grace when wholeness does not come to the man with one arm, the woman with mental retardation, the abandoned child whose family members were killed in a genocidal cleansing of ethic minorities, or the person who lives economically destitute due to the greed of a Wall Street inside trader.  The truth in all of these areas is that restoration does not always come.  What does come is the power of God’s Holy Spirit to allow us to move forward under the weight of a world that is relationally, physically, emotionally and spiritually broken.  What comes to us is the ability to feel the same pain and the hurt of a sinful world, like Jesus did.  To feel the world’s pain and not be swept away in it, but  sanctified and sustained through it, becoming more like Christ and less like us. It means we, like Him, have something personally at stake in a lost world.             This model in its application is built on four basic principles; forgiveness is mandatory, urgent, dependant on repentance, and when repentance cannot be found surrender is opted for until it comes.  This model allows us to walk with both the power of God for successful living and a sanctified sense of loss in our lives if needed. 

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