Scott Shahan
Puritan Board Sophomore
What comes first repentance or forgiveness? Where does the idea of universal forgiveness come from? How does repentance and forgiveness relate to one another, and can they be seperate from one another? Jesus' first words in public ministry were repent; why did He not say at first you are forgiven? How does this work, I am told to forgive 7 times 77, so just keep forgiving the unrepented sinner regaurdless if they do not repent? Do we just have to tolerate sinful behavior for the sake of forgiveness? Is this being a door mat? Does the christian have any rights? I think of Jesus being abused by other peoples sins, He did not stand up for Himself, He didn't exercise His "rights" He took in all the wrong doing of others. Is this what I am supposed to do? How do you all work this out in your lives? These are questions that I am wrestling with.