John Mark Comer Teachings Forgiving Wickedness, Rebellion, and Sin | God Has a Name E5
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Oct 18, 2024 The conversation delves into complex biblical themes of justice, mercy, and forgiveness. It wrestles with whether children bear the weight of their parents' sins, illustrating God’s mercy and love through scripture. Listeners discover the enduring impact of parental choices on children and the transformative power of grace. The exploration of divine compassion highlights forgiveness as central to God's character, encouraging spiritual introspection and healing. Ultimately, it invites reflections on personal relationships with sin and the beauty of divine forgiveness.
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God's Attributes and Justice
- Exodus 34:6-7 discusses God's attributes, including compassion, grace, and justice.
- It also mentions "visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children," a concept requiring careful interpretation.
Interpreting "Visiting Iniquity"
- "Visiting the iniquity" doesn't mean God punishes children for parents' sins directly.
- We shouldn't pick and choose Bible verses but consider the whole text and Jesus's teachings for a true understanding of God.
God's Maintaining Love
- God maintains love for thousands, emphasizing the limitless scope of His Chesed (faithful love).
- The Hebrew word "nasir" (protect, watch over, guard) is used to describe God's safeguarding of this love.