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The Command to “Go” and “Be Reconciled” — Part 1, The “If”

February 28, 2025 0 Comments

In Matthew 5:23-24, Jesus gives what appears to be a simple command, though one that is almost never obeyed: before I may offer worship to God before other people, I must see that any offenses which I am aware that others hold against me are being reconciled and have been reconciled at least to some degree. This post covers Jesus’ extreme example of this—the need to interrupt even a Temple sacrifice ritual to go and be reconciled.

choosing not to forgive, Confession of Sin, Divisions in the Church, Forgive as we forgive, Forgiveness and Unforgiveness, Restoration of our Relationships, To live in unity, What is sin?

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There are Two Things God Can’t Do!!!

December 9, 2024 3 Comments

The two things God cannot do are: 1) lie; and 2) force us to be reconciled to himself or to anyone else. Supporting scriptures are discussed briefly.

Divisions in the Church, Forgive as we forgive, Forgiveness and Unforgiveness, Love each other, Quarrels, Restoration of our Relationships

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God’s Promises for the Church Together as One

June 9, 2020 5 Comments

Many of God’s promises to us are given to the Church together, collectively. They become effective for us individually only as we are living in love, as a functioning part of the Body of Christ.

Complex unity, In the Church, Meaning of Unity, Our Oneness in Christ book revision, Promises, Restoration of God's Image, Through the church, To be in his image, To live in unity

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