The Bible teaches that all humans have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, and that the penalty for sin is death. However, God sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross and pay the penalty for our sins, so that we could be forgiven and reconciled to God. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can receive God’s forgiveness and be made new.
Christians are called to forgive others, just as God has forgiven them. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). In other words, we are to forgive others as we have been forgiven by God.
Forgiveness is not always easy, especially when we have been deeply hurt or wronged. But as Christians, we are called to forgive others, even when it is difficult. We are also called to seek forgiveness from those we have wronged and to work towards reconciliation in our relationships.
Ultimately, forgiveness is a powerful act of love that can bring healing and restoration to our lives and relationships. As Christians, we are called to follow Jesus’ example of forgiveness, and to extend grace and mercy to those around us.