God does not forgive us because He wants to be lenient with us. He forgives us because His justice has been satisfied” -Jerry Bridges (Respectable Sins) “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” -2 Corinthians 5:21
Posts Tagged ‘Forgiveness’
Quote of the Day #32 – Jerry Bridges
Posted: 02/05/2009 in Quote of the dayTags: 2 Corinthians, Forgiveness, Jerry Bridges, Justification, Respectable Sins, Sin
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Daily Dose of Gospel #2 – Romans 4:7-8
Posted: 09/01/2008 in Daily DosageTags: Atonement, Forgiveness, Gospel, Lawlessness, Romans
“ Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered; Blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.” -Romans 4:7-8 The good news is that the blessed man described here, is not one who has striven, overcome, and lives in perfect holiness. No, The blessing comes upon [...]
Power to Forgive!
Posted: 07/16/2008 in DevotionsTags: 1 John, Christs death, Colossians, Forgiveness, Gospel, love your neighbor, Romans
As Christ’s people we are called to love one another. “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:39 I am sure that you have all realized that your neighbors are sinners. Maybe they have gossiped about you, stole from you, lied to you, persecuted you, or just treated you without respect. Now at [...]
