What the Bible says about Forgiveness, Merciful
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Hebrews 2:17 Hilaskomai (Strong's #2433) is a verb translated as “be merciful” in Luke 18:13 and “to make propitiation for” in Hebrews 2:17. A gracious and merciful judge must, by definition, be willing to be gracious or to be made gracious. From before the foundation of the world, God the Father and the Word, who would become Jesus Christ, painstakingly prepared and executed a perfect plan that allows for both the demands of the law and the Father's holiness to be satisfied. Jesus Christ's propitiatory sacrifice became the payment for all of mankind's sins. This perfect plan allows God the Father to display His grace (Psalm 86:15; 145:8-9) and to be mercifully reconciled (hilaskomai) to His repentant creation (Ephesians 2:4-5)—but only through the blood of His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Martin G. Collins What Is Propitiation? (Part Two) Related Topics: | Atoning Blood of Christ | Forgiveness, Merciful | Jesus Christ's Sacrifice | Propitiation | Propitiation for Sin | Reconciliation

Hebrews 8:7-13 These verses outline some major objectives within the workings of the New Covenant. Merciful forgiveness for breaking God's laws is a major one. The author provides an intriguing overview of God's objectives using the means of the New Covenant as His tools. This overview provides a clear statement that God will be an even more hands-on Creator, working in His people's behalf more than ever before. It clearly states that law-keeping and sinlessness are major objectives in its institution, giving no indication of any kind that moral laws are being “done away.” The excitement is building toward seeing what He will lead each of us to become in our lives. It should be abundantly clear that God's law will be a primary tool in creating us into the image of Jesus Christ so that throughout eternity we are prepared to follow Him wherever He goes, and He kept God's laws perfectly. John W. Ritenbaugh Why Hebrews Was Written (Part One) Related Topics: Forgiveness, Merciful | God's Hands-on Involvement | God's Law 'Done Away' | God's Law Not Obsolete | New Covenant | New Covenant Associated with God's Law | New Covenant Does Not Erase God's Laws | New Covenant Establishes God's Law | Why Hebrews Was Written

 

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