Forgiveness and reconciliation

Question 1

what is forgiveness

Answer 1

letting go of resentment, forgiving us as God has forgiven us. ‘if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you’ - matthew

Question 2

what is reconciliation

Answer 2

process of restoring broken relationships, it is a divine command to reconcile with others

Question 3

god has reconciled humanity to himself through christ and christian’s are called to be agents of reconciliation in this word

Answer 3

‘all this from god; who reconciled us to himself through christ’. - corinthians

Question 4

how does forgiveness lead to peace and justice

Answer 4

forgiveness helps heal conflicts and fosters peace, while justice ensures fairness.

Question 5

plymouth brethren stance on war?

Answer 5

avoid political involvement and service, do not support use of violence instead they emphasise evangelism and prayer

Question 6

elude 23

Answer 6

‘father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing

Question 7

john 1;9

Answer 7

‘he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins’

Question 8

what does jesus say about forgiving others in matthew

Answer 8

‘i tell you not seven times but 77 times’

Question 9

matthew 5;9 beatitudes

Answer 9

‘blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of god’