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?

Concerning Afflictions On The Just And The Unjust | Zacharias Ursinus

Zacharias Ursinus Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism Fourth Lord’s Day, Q. 11, pp. 70-76. There are three questions which particularly claim our attention in regard to afflictions: I. How many kinds of afflictions are there? II. What are the causes of them? III. What comforts may be opposed to them? I. HOW MANY KINDS OF… Read More Concerning Afflictions On The Just And The Unjust | Zacharias Ursinus