Forgive (ness, Amnesty)

As a new believer seeking truth, it seems like we are saved by "faith alone" or is works part of it also? [Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 5:21, Romans 10:9].

Can God forgive someone involved in an abortion? [1 John 1:9].

If I am still feeling hurt after I felt dismissed by my pastor. Does this mean I have not forgiven him? Rec:topical lecture/ individual lectures/ "Refuse to be Offended." [1 Corinthians 13:7, Psalm 27:10].

Is forgiving others a condition for receiving God's forgiveness? How does that work? [Matthew 6:15, Mark 11:25, Matthew 18].

Can someone be "saved" without entering the "Kingdom of God?" [2 Peter 4:1, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:17, Genesis 15:6, 2 Peter 3:9].

Could you advise me on how to forgive a really terrible and violent family member, as I seem to no longer be able to do it? [Matthew 6:15, Mark 11:25, Luke 17:3].

When the Lord was hanging on the cross and asked forgiveness for the abusers, as well, when Steve asked for forgiveness, do you think they were forgiven? [Luke 23:34, Matthew 23:35-36].

After someone has paid his legal due for crimes committed within a ministry, is it acceptable for me not allow him to come into my ministry, though I have forgiven him?

If someone goes to hell, then it is because of their sin, not because they have not received forgiveness, right?

What about the "unpardonable sin?" [Matthew 12:31, Colossians 1:20, I John 2:2].

How do we reconcile the verse "if we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh", when I have lived a life falling to the same sin? I am not sure I am even saved! Recommended; chapter on "Walking in the Spirit" in the "Empire of the Risen Son." [Hebrews 12:14-16, Galatians 5:16, I Corinthians 6:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17].

Isn't there an extraordinary amount of disagreement on the topic of repentance, particulary, grace-once for all vs the need to repent? [Acts 17:11].

What about Bob George, who teaches that forgiveness is all done, and repentance is no longer necessary? [I John 2:2, I Timothy 6:3, James 2:14-26, I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:21-23].

How does this verse in Matthew square with the fact that Jesus died on the cross for us, forgiving everyone? [Matthew 6:14-15]

What if the offender that you need to forgive dies before you forgive them?

Do we need to forgive those that are not repentent? What if they do not repent? [Matthew 18:15-22, Luke 17:4, Mark 11:25, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, I Corinthians 5:5].

I thought a person had to go Jesus themselves to ask for forgiveness, but this verse SEEMS to be saying we can go around forgiving people. [John 20:23]

Caller is trying to forgive her husband.

Can you please expain this passage in Luke both about increasing your faith, talking about a mustard seed & talk about the relationship with the master & servant, which doesn't seem very loving. [Luke 17:3-10]

For whom was Jesus asking forgiveness? [Luke 23:34].

I think I really despise my father and I no longer want to, what do you suggest I do to unload this terrible burden? [Exodus 20:12].

What do you think about our church having a service that represented group repentance with some dramatic gestures, like each dropping a stone for symbolic purposes? [I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21].

I can't forgive my husband, but I want to. If I don't, I won't go to heaven. But isn't that a selfish motive?

Caller gives definition of Forgiveness, "I give up my right to punish you". How does that square up with Jesus forgiving us? Aren't even the righteous going to be punished?

Am I supposed to forgive people who have committed heinous crimes?

In what sense did Jesus die for the whole world, yet only for those who had faith in Him? [John 3:16, Romans 3:25, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:10, John 6:44]

Do we need to continue to ask for forgiveness-since we have already been forgiven? [Hebrews 9:17, Hebrews 17, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 10:29, I John 1:7, Colossians 3:13, Mark 11, Matthew 18:21-35, I John 1:8-9, I John 2:12-14].

How can iniquity be forgiven in the New Testament? [Matthew 7:23, Acts 13:39, Psalm 51:17].

What are we judged by in the Judgment?

Caller presents a case as to why we are already forgiven, making asking for forgiveness unnecessary. [I John 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:17, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, John 8:31, I Timothy 6:3-4, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 6:46].

What do you say about those that insist that we no longer have to confess our sins to God and ask for forgiveness because our sins have already been forgiven? [I John 1:9, Luke 17:1, Luke 15:11-32, I John 1:5-10, John 3:19].

If God forgives us of our sins "as far as east is from the west", how is it that we are we going to be judged on the bad stuff we have done on Judgment Day? [Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, I Corinthians 11:31].

Some, like John MacArthur, say that once you apostatize you cannot return to God, what do you say? Recommends verse-by-verse lectures on Hebrews 6 (at the website). [Hebrews 6:4-6,James 5:20].

Is there only the one repentance when we first repent and receive Christ? [I John 1:9, I John 1:7, Galatians 5:16-17].

Can I be forgiven for swearing myself to hell?

How does forgiveness and justice work together? If I have forgiven, does that mean I don't seek further justice? [Psalm 33:5, Matthew 18:15-20].

Can a man who knew better, but was unfaithful to his wife of 50 years, can he still be saved? What if she doesn't know about it?

If we don't forgive, does God remember our sins against us?

How should I handle my hatred for the left, and in light of David's expression of hate in Psalm 139? [Psalm 139:21-23].

Are there two distinction parts of salvation-one cleaning the slate of sin, and two-filling up and a life change with new purpose? [2 Peter 1:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18].

Caller shares more about forgiveness and obedience to God. Recommended book; "Choosing Forgiveness" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Doesn't the Bible say that all sins are the same, rather than some sins worse that others?

Should I take the Bible literally when it says I will go to hell if I don't forgive? What will happen to my unfaithful husband? [Matthew 19:6].

I struggle with unforgiveness toward my unfaithful husband, but don't want to go to hell. Can you help? [Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:12, Ephesians 4:30].

Should I go to my pastor and apologize for my anger about the church remaining closed when they should have opened?

Is there anything in the Bible about "forgiving oneself"?

Because I funded two abortions in the past, I struggle with guilt. Will I be held accountable for my choice? [I John 1:9-11, Acts 13:39]

Why would we need to be judged on Judgment Day, if all of our sins are forgiven? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 10:23].

Did God answer the prayer that Jesus offered for God to forgive His assassins?

Can you be forgiven if you leave your spouse?