What is the difference between forgiving and reconciling?
What Scripture says about Reconciliation
Interpersonal reconciliation of people to each other is seen in these three passages
Reconciliation involves Four events
1. We need to make a Mutual Decision” to face each other.
2. We then need Discussion this involves dialogue
3. We need to Detoxify
4. We Devote ourselves to building up a relationship of mutual valuing.
References:
Bible translations NIV, RSV and Commentaries on the passages used
Unconditional? The call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness by Brian Zahnd
Forgiveness: The Freedom of Power of Forgiveness by John MacArthur
Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve by Lewis B. Smedes
Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope by Everett L. Worthington Jr.
