Forgiving one another is entirely separate from being absolved of sin. Further...
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. (Luke 17:3-4)
Being forgiving only means forgiving someone who ASKS for forgiveness, after ADMITTING what they did wrong AND repenting for it.
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. (Luke 17:3-4)
Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Forgiving one another is entirely separate from being absolved of sin. Further...
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. (Luke 17:3-4)
Being forgiving only means forgiving someone who ASKS for forgiveness, after ADMITTING what they did wrong AND repenting for it.
Yes
Precisely. Read about the thief on the cross. He was taken up to paradise with Christ because he trusted and believed. It's as simple as that.
You do have to change, you can't carry on as usual.
You are correct. Repentance is necessary.
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. (Luke 17:3-4)
And we should want her to be.