The most important single concept in Christianity is that of forgiveness.

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The most important single concept in
Christianity is that of forgiveness. David
Benner, Psychiatrist
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The only remedy for the inevitability of our
history is forgiveness. Hannah Arendt, Jewish
Philosopher
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Humanity is never so beautiful as when
forgiving another. Jean Paul Richter
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Forgiveness lays the basic foundation for any
continuing relationship. Dr. Chuck Lynch,
Theologian
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Forgiveness is a door to peace and happiness.
It is a small, narrow door, and cannot be entered
without stooping. Johann Christioph Arnold
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Forgiveness is a beautiful word, until you
have something to forgive. C. S. Lewis,
Philosopher
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True forgiveness is the hardest thing in the
universe. David Augsburger, Psychologist
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Forgiveness is Gods invention for coming to
terms with a world in which, despite their best
intentions, people are unfair to each other and
hurt each other deeply. Lewis B. Smedes,
Psychologist
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Without forgiveness, there is no future.
Bishop Desmond Tutu
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Forgiveness is not so much a word spoken, an
action performed, or a feeling felt as it is an
embodied way of life. L. Gregory Jones,
Theologian
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The rule of an eye for an eye, a tooth for a
tooth cannot sustain itself forever ultimately
both parties end up blind and toothless.
Gandhi
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People are mistaken if they think of Christian
forgiveness primarily as absolution from guilt
the purpose of forgiveness is the restoration of
communion, the reconciliation of brokenness.
Neither should forgiveness be confined to a word
to be spoken, a feeling to be felt, or an
isolated action to be done rather, it involves a
way of life to be lived in fidelity to Gods
Kingdom. L. Gregory Jones, Theologian
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Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ God
forgave you. Ephesians 432 (TNIV)
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The deepest truth about ourselves is that we are
created for communion with God, with one another,
and with the whole Creation. L. Gregory
Jones, Theologian
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Relationship is The meaning of life. The DNA
of the universe. The only thing that lasts.
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We all stumble in many ways. James 32
(TNIV)
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Forgiveness lays the basic foundation for any
continuing relationship. Dr. Chuck Lynch,
Theologian
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The purpose of forgiveness is not simply to heal
the guilt of the sinner but the purpose of all
love to come into community. Jon Sobrino
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FORGIVENESS The choice to set aside the debt
of someones wrongdoing against you the
cancellation of a relational debt.
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Hebrew Words Nasah to carry away Salach to
pardon Kaphar to atone for to cover over
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Greek Words Aphiemi to send away Charizomai
to give grace to pardon Hilasterion
atonement covering
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The Return Of The Prodigal Son
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No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not
all I should be, but I am focusing all my
energies on this one thing Forgetting the past
and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain
to reach the end of the race and receive the
prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is
calling us up to heaven. Philippians 313-14
(NLT)
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge
crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us
strip off every weight that slows us down,
especially the sin that so easily hinders our
progress. And let us run with endurance the race
that God has set before us. Hebrews 121 (NLT)
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