Is Reconciliation The Same As Forgiveness?

Forgiveness is a command from God, reconciliation is NOT a command! 

Reconciliation Is ~ NOT The Same As Forgiveness! NeedEncouragement.com

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We are called by God to love one another. There is a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. It is clear what is written in Matthew 6:15 But. if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Reconciliation goes one step beyond forgiveness. God commands us to forgive, but God does not command us to be reconciled in every situation.

Reconciliation Is A Very Powerful And Beautiful Thing. It Allows Us To Come Together With Others, Admit Our Faults, And Work Towards Healing Relationships That Have Been Broken. Although It May NOT Always Be Possible To Fully Restore A Relationship In The Way We Desire, Yet, Forgiveness ~ Which Is Different, Is Still COMMANDED By God!

1) Forgiveness In The Bible Is A “Release” Or A “Dismissal” Of Some Type Of Harm. God Commands Us To Forgive One Another.

2) Reconciliation Is The Restoration Of A Relationship To A Harmonious State After A Dispute. God Considers Reconciliation As An Option Due To The Sensitive Nature Of The Offence. But Forgiveness Is Still Commanded By God!

God commands and teaches us to forgive others as He has forgiven us, and this requires humility and grace on our part. Sometimes it takes time for wounds to heal or for hearts to soften, but reconciliation can bring about incredible restoration in relationships. We must remember that even when things cannot be put back in a healthy way again, forgiveness is always an option. As difficult as it may be at times, let us strive towards reconciling with one another whenever possible so that we can experience the beauty of restored relationships in our lives. ~ Bill Greguska

Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far. as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

 

 

 

Reconciliation Takes Courage And Love!

True reconciliation is going one step further in friendship, it is optional and not commanded like forgiveness is. NeedEncouragement.com

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Does Forgiveness Always Mean Reconciliation?

 

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Ephesians 4:32 ESV 

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV 

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;

Romans 5:10 ESV 

For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life?

Matthew 18:15-17 ESV 

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 ESV

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

 

 

 

 

Paraphrasing what my pastor Danny Francis told me that sometimes when we can not get a problem resolved with someone in a relatively simple manner, that’s okay, just take the situation to God in prayer and resolve things with God. (Through God’s word or through prayer you will know what to do). Trying to force problem to be resolved can sometimes cause more problems. Jesus is our best defense attorney so file you’re grievance with the Lord.

 

 

Is Reconciliation And Forgiveness The Same?

 

 

More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Colossians 1:20 ESV

And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

Hebrews 12:14 ESV 

Strive for peace with everyone and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Luke 23:34 ESV 

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

Luke 17:3 ESV

Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.

 

 

What Is The Difference Between Forgiveness And Reconciliation?

 

 

More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Colossians 3:13 ESV 

Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

1 Peter 4:8 ESV

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV 

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you, on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Romans 5:1 ESV 

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:23-24 ESV

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there, remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

 

 

What Is Reconciliation With God Or Others?

 

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