How many times can God forgive?

That's how many times the Bible tells us we should forgive someone. Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

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Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.

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Does God forgive infinitely?

Jesus said, “Seventy times seven.” In other words, there is no limit to his forgiveness, and there should be no limit to ours.

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Does God forgive every thing?

In the Christian Scriptures, there are three verses that take up the subject of unforgivable sin. In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

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How much does God forgive us?

Jesus said, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22). It's unlikely that we can keep track of whether we forgive a particular individual 490 times, so you can see Jesus' point: we are to always forgive because God always forgives us. God does not have a limit.

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How many times can God forgive me for the same thing?

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How many times can God forgive a sin?

Seventy-seven times. That's how many times the Bible tells us we should forgive someone. Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

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What sins will God forgive?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.

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Does God forgive instantly?

God forgives at the first sign of our repentance, and where forgiveness and repentance meet a relationship is restored. He does not say to us “Forgive your enemies.” He says to us, “Love your enemies.”

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How do I know God forgives me?

We are forgiven as we accept the mercy offered by Jesus Christ. It is in this way that our natures can be changed. In ancient times, the rituals and sacrifices of the law of Moses pointed the Israelites to the Savior's Atonement.

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Can you commit the unforgivable sin?

Then Christ gives the teaching on the unpardonable sin. It's Matthew 12:31-32. Christ says, Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.

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Is every sin unforgivable?

And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come (Matthew 12:31–32).

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Will God forgive me if I committed the unforgivable sin?

God stands ready to forgive any sin through his Son, Jesus Christ, who died for you. That's the promise. But if you go on refusing this Christ there is no other way in which you can be forgiven.

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Does God forgive all sins equally?

All Sin is not the Same

Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity. While God does see sin differently we now have Jesus to forgive us of our sin.

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What does 70 times 7 mean in the Bible?

Jesus speaks of forgiveness beyond what anyone had ever considered before: seventy times seven! Many commentaries understand this to mean that Jesus was telling Peter that he should forgive his brother a limitless number of times.

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How many times can a person repent?

When you truly desire to repent, it can be frustrating if you slip up again. But because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, God's mercy and grace are infinite, and you can still repent and be worthy.

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Did Jesus ever apologize?

Even though Jesus never had to apologize for any wrong he committed, he lived all of the personal humility and self-sacrifice apologizing requires of us.

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Why do I still feel guilty after being forgiven?

Circumstantial reminders. Although God forgives the guilt of our sins, he doesn't promise to remove the consequences. It's common to battle feelings of guilt because of consequential reminders. But God will graciously carry us and comfort us through these painful circumstances.

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Will God forgive me again?

So the answer is yes. If you are seeking forgiveness from God, God will forgive you, no matter what you've done. Romans 8:38-39 NIV reminds us, …

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What are signs of true forgiveness?

Four Signs that you have Truly Forgiven and You're not Stuffing it Down
  • Forgiveness Takes Time. Forgiveness is a process. ...
  • Forgiveness Involves Sadness. If you have moved straight from anger to “forgiveness,” then you have probably not actually forgiven and let go. ...
  • Forgiveness Reflects Learning. ...
  • Forgiveness Comes From God.

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Does God forgive if you ask?

1 John 1:9 tells us that if we confess, God will forgive us.

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How many sins Cannot be forgiven?

— J.F.D. Rev. Graham: Only one sin that can't be forgiven is on God's list — and that is the sin of rejecting Him and refusing His offer of forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ. This alone is the unforgivable sin, because it means we are saying that the Holy Spirit's witness about Jesus is a lie (see Luke 12:10).

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Does God love me even though I keep sinning?

God's forgiveness and love are unconditional. He loved us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8) and we cannot earn His love by our good works. We are forgiven based on the perfect work of Jesus Christ. God does, however, require repentance in order to grant forgiveness.

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What does God say about repeating sin?

Hebrews 10:26-27 NIV

26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

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Is it a sin to get a divorce?

Catholicism: Since marriage is considered a sacred sacrament, the Catholic Church doesn't believe in divorce and considers it a sin.

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Which sin is bigger than the other?

IF you understand the bible, you will know that there is no sin greater than the other, sin is just sin, there is no major sin and minor sin contained in the bible.

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