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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 6652 forgiveness
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
6000 Sin and salvation
6600 Aspects of salvation
6652 forgiveness
6652 forgiveness
- 6653 forgiveness, divine
- 6654 forgiveness, Jesus Christ’s ministry of
- 6655 forgiveness, application of
6652 forgiveness
The freeing of a person from guilt and its consequences, including punishment; usually as an act of favour, compassion or love, with the aim of restoring a broken personal relationship. Forgiveness can involve both the remission of punishment and the cancellation of debts.
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
