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Originally Posted by Rico
But the sin is not forgiven until we ask it of Him. This notion that we are required to forgive someone before they ask seems like a dangerous road to go down, in my opinion, because God does not forgive our sin until we ask Him to, so why would He expect us to do something He doesn't do? I can see this leading to someone thinking they can do whatever they want, using the reasoning that they are already forgiven for it. Anyone who sins without asking for forgiveness from God is only living in a deferred state of judgement.
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You missed my post again.
God put out a blanket policy for forgiveness when Jesus died. We simply as individuals have to sign up for it to take effect for us. The blood was only shed once, and it was shed for the whole world. Read
Rom 5. I believe it is plain that Gods forgiveness was extended at calvary to the whole world. But we do not enter into the benefit of it until we bow the knee.
That is why I stated that if someone does me wrong, I am to forgive them whether they receive it or ask for it. In doing so, I free myself from hurting. Jesus forgave without being asked when he was on the cross. Stephen forgave when he was being stoned.
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