“Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?”……Answer: The phrase “forgive and forget” is not found in the Bible. However, there are numerous scriptures commanding us to "forgive one another" (Matthew 6:14Ephesians 4:32). A Christian who does not forgive can reap bitterness and the loss of eternal rewards (Hebrews 12:14-152 John 1:8). Forgiveness is […]

“Do we need to confess our sins to those we have sinned against?”……Answer: We know we are to confess our sins to God, but many Christians wonder whether we need to confess to those we have sinned against. Do we need to tell the person we've sinned against that we're sorry? "Walking in the light" […]

Blessed Is He…Psalm 32:1-2"Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt,whose lives are lived in complete honesty!" What true believer is there who is not eternally thankful for the truths found in this verse? […]

“How can I forgive those who sin against me?”……Answer: Everyone has been wronged, offended, and sinned against at some point. How are Christians to respond when such offenses occur? According to the Bible, we are to forgive. Ephesians 4:32 declares, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God […]

“What is a root of bitterness?”……Answer: Hebrews 12:15, in the King James Version, refers to a "root of bitterness" which, if it springs up, will "trouble you, and thereby many be defiled." What exactly is this "root," and how can it defile many? True to the purpose of the book of Hebrews, we can find […]

“What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?”……Answer: Jesus said we are to forgive others "seventy times seven" in response to Peter's question, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” (Mat. 18:21-22). To fully understand what Jesus […]

“What does the Bible say about bitterness?”……Answer: Bitterness is resentful cynicism that results in an intense antagonism or hostility towards others. The Bible teaches us to "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice." It then goes on to tell us how to deal with such […]