Dr Paul Allen

I have to forgive someone who hasn't repented? Let's explain that Scripture points to two levels of forgiveness:  1. An unconditional heart posture that releases bitterness and entrusts the offender to God as judge,  2. A relational forgiveness that is granted when the offender repents.  Mark 11:25    And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Romans 12:19  Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord.  Luke 17:3  “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them." Matthew 18:20-35  The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but sev...

  1. Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength,       a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,       though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam,       though the mountains tremble at its swelling.      Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,       the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;       God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;       he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us;       the God of Jacob is our fortress.      Selah 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,       how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;       he breaks the b...