Forgiveness is not just a personal virtue—it is essential for the survival of the human race. At every level of human interaction, from family to nation, forgiveness plays a critical role in preserving social order and relational stability. It acknowledges guilt, pain, and the reality of broken relationships, yet refuses to allow cycles of retribution and control to define us.
Across cultures, forgiveness helps negotiate the complexities of systems, power, status, and respect. Whether in guilt-innocence, honor-shame, or fear-power frameworks, forgiveness acts as a bridge—reconnecting people and restoring the relational fabric of society.
More profoundly, forgiveness is woven into the very structure of divine order. Scripture tells us that all sin ultimately wounds our relationship with God. And yet, the most astonishing truth is this: the movement toward forgiveness does not begin with the guilty—it begins with God. He takes the initiative. He extends grace. Through Jesus Christ, He offers forgiveness and the gift of redemption.
Join us 4 PM, this Sunday as we explore the beauty, depth, and power of God’s forgiveness—a gift that restores what is broken and invites us into a new way of living.
We meet at 31 Atlantic Avenue!
Please save the date—Sunday, July 13th! We’ll be having a church potluck right after the service.
Regards
Godfrey