Jubilee Forgiveness, part 5: Basic principles explained
Let us now return to the types of forgiveness we listed earlier and begin to put some meat on the bones, to offer a few practical tips as we explore the principles of jubilee forgiveness. Here is a review of the four different types of forgiveness which we outlined previously.
Jubilee Forgiveness, part 4: Did Jesus forgive the bad guys who killed him?
This essay is based in part on lectures I gave many years ago, in this case, my series called Joseph the Overcomer. Hence, present readers will understand my reference to a prior lecture.
We noted earlier that if we are to become like Christ and learn to forgive like Christ,
Jubilee Forgiveness, part 3: Four kinds of forgiveness
In part two we were briefly showing some of the biblical types represented in the life of Joseph. We will conclude this portion with one more. For those of us who have had the joy of hearing Ron Oja teach, some of this will be review.
This was in his
Jubilee Forgiveness, part 2: Some types from Joseph
When thinking of what the Bible has to say about the subject of forgiveness, many Christians will immediately recall the story of Joseph. Specifically, we recall the scene when Joseph reveals his identity to his eleven brothers.
Later, after their father Jacob-Israel dies, Joseph’s brothers are worried that now
Jubilee Forgiveness, part 1: Three phases of salvation
Among Christians, the subject of forgiveness is often spoken of but seldom understood in its many aspects. We all know that Jesus died for our sins and that through His shed blood sacrifice we have forgiveness and the remission of our sins. Jesus forgives us.
But when it comes to
