Tag: Offense

Must We Forgive The Unrepentant?

Are Christians obligated to forgive everyone who sins against us without exception? What about those who remain hostile and unrepentant towards us? Several scriptures seem to indicate that we ought to forgive those who sin against us unconditionally (Matthew 6:12, 14-15; 18:21-35; Ephesians 4:32). Other scriptures seem to indicate that we are only obligated to forgive those who express repentance or seem to be genuinely repentant (Luke 17:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:4). How do we reconcile these seemingly contradictory texts?… Read More Must We Forgive The Unrepentant?

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What Does “Stumbling Block” Mean?

What does the Bible mean by the terms “stumbling block,” “offence,” and “scandal” (Matthew 18; Acts 15; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8; 1 John 2:10; Revelation 2:14; etc.)? The following excerpt is from James Durham’s A Treatise Concerning Scandal (pp. 4-17). James Durham’s rich and exhaustive treatise was last published by Naphtali Press in 1990,… Read More What Does “Stumbling Block” Mean?

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