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Post by krazeeboi on Dec 1, 2009 18:35:46 GMT -5
In scripture, are believers ever explicitly instructed to ask God for forgiveness after they've sinned?
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Post by giantsdodie on Dec 1, 2009 23:46:19 GMT -5
U aint right !!! lol !!!!
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Post by keita on Dec 2, 2009 1:30:47 GMT -5
LOLOL! But I do love a good question!  And I think this one really deserves an answer. So, what saith you, bro kb?  |
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Post by krazeeboi on Dec 2, 2009 11:18:27 GMT -5
Uh uh, y'all ain't gonna flip it on me, LOL. I wanna know what Y'ALL think.... |
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Post by kitty on Dec 2, 2009 22:27:42 GMT -5
hey Guys,
I don't have any thing to add at this point but I do enjoy reading a good discussion... I'll be on the sidelines with my pop corn...
kitty
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Post by krazeeboi on Dec 3, 2009 16:19:41 GMT -5
OK, since y'all are shy, I'll answer my own question: no, I do not see that in scripture. I see where forgiveness is described as a present possession of the believer, something we already have in Christ, and not something we have to continually ask for. I also think we misunderstand/confuse terms like "repent," "confess," and "forgiveness." They are related, but not equivalent or interchangeable.
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Post by anointedteacher on Dec 3, 2009 18:19:38 GMT -5
SOooo... are you saying, all we have to do is confess our sins and we are automatically forgiven... What is repent.... is it asking for forgiven or confessing sin?
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Post by krazeeboi on Dec 3, 2009 18:50:47 GMT -5
You tell me. If I'm digging through my Bible, y'all have to dig through y'all's too.  |
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Post by anointedteacher on Dec 3, 2009 19:34:56 GMT -5
You tell me. If I'm digging through my Bible, y'all have to dig through y'all's too. ;D ;D ;D It didn't work... get a little lazy at time |
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Post by giantsdodie on Dec 3, 2009 21:05:56 GMT -5
keep looking !!!
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Dec 6, 2009 17:28:47 GMT -5
OK, since y'all are shy, I'll answer my own question: no, I do not see that in scripture. I see where forgiveness is described as a present possession of the believer, something we already have in Christ, and not something we have to continually ask for. I also think we misunderstand/confuse terms like "repent," "confess," and "forgiveness." They are related, but not equivalent or interchangeable. I agree with Krazee, especially on the terms confess, repent and forgiveness. We confuse them but the bible is clear as to what they are and how they apply to the Christian. We create all of the religious rules. |
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Post by giantsdodie on Dec 7, 2009 9:28:50 GMT -5
and while this is true I have no issue confessing, repenting and asking for forgiveness when I screw up.
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