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Four Things It’s Okay to Say When You’re Hurt

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  • Paul Maxwell

Reconciliation is not automatically accomplished when a hurtful action or behaviour has been forgiven. This article shows that it is legitimate for those who have been hurt to indicate that time is needed before they and/or the offender are ready for reconciliation, or, that they need advice before moving forward to reconciliation.

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Post-Adultery Reconciliation in Marriage

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  • Julie Ganschow

This article identifies the damage that adultery does to marriage, and the hope that husband and wife can have reconciliation through repentance and forgiveness, and working by grace through faith to restore what has been destroyed by sin.

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Why the Cross?

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  • Leon Morris

The cross is at the heart of Christianity. By looking at the meaning of atonement, redemption, propitiation, reconciliation, justification, and sacrifice, this article shows why the cross is the only solution to man’s problem.

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The Biblical Message of Reconciliation

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  • Herman Ridderbos

Regarding the doctrine of reconciliation, this article notes the contemporary shift in focus from a strictly personal and religious sense to teh significance of reconciliation of social relationships. While not dismissing the need for this aspect in the doctrine, the author argues that the core focus must be upon the redemptive work of Christ.

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The Atonement

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  • James Gunn

Atonement is a word that captures the work of Christ in terms of propitiation, expiation, and reconciliation. This article explains these terms and how they relate to Christ’s work.

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A Journey to Wholeness – The Story

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  • Mark Belz

Chapter 1 is an introduction to the story of Naaman’s slave girl in 2 Kings 5. It gives an overview of the story and notes the theme (seen as reconciliation) and focus of the story.

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When Christians Hurt You

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  • Nicholas T. Batzig

How should you respond when other Christians hurt you? This article gives four principles for dealing with the pain of those who are hurting and for working towards reconciliation.

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Christ and Him Crucified

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

The author attempts to summarize the gospel message according to Paul, as a message of the sacrifice of Christ for the sake of the propitiation of the wrath of God, and for reconciliation and redemption. This gospel message also highlights the aspect of justification by faith, Spirit-authored sanctification, and the glorification of believers.

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Be Reconciled

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  • William MacLeod

Looking at the reality that Christians do wrong each other at times, this article shows how God calls his children to pursue reconciliation with the neighbour.

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The Bearer of Iniquity

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  • Joseph A. Pipa

What did Christ accomplish for us by his active obedience and passive obedience? This article notes four things in answer to this question: Christ accomplished expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, and redemption. In the process, the author attempts to explain these terms and their individual meanings within the context of Christ's atonement.

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2 Corinthians 5:20-21 - Imploring Men to Come to Christ

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  • Geoffrey Thomas

This article on 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 discusses the church's role as God's ambassador, and its mandate to preach the message of reconciliation.

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Forgiving Like God Forgives: God’s Plan for Restoring Peace to Sin-shattered Relationships

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  • Joel James

True forgiveness can only be realized through imitating God’s forgiveness. This article explains how God forgives, and how such forgiveness must be imitated. Topics like conflict and reconciliation, sin and and confession of sin are also discussed.

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Determined to Forgive

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

God forgives us, and likewise we must imitate God by forgiving one another. We must be eager to forgive. But what if there is no repentance? Can reconciliation then still take place?

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The Cross (Part 2): Its Great Goal

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  • David Campbell

This is the second article in a trilogy on the topic of Christ's death, based on the text of 1 Peter 3:18. The fall into sin of Genesis 3 damaged our relationship with God and with one another. However, the cross of Christ achieved reconciliation between us and God.

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Surveying the Wondrous Cross: New Testament Pictures for the Atonement

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  • Jeffrey Waddington

Looking at redemption, reconciliation, victory, propitiation, and justification in relation to the atonement, this article shows how these words are used in the New Testament to clarify and portray the wondrous work of Christ in the atonement.

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The Elder and the Administration of Discipline

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  • A. N. Hendriks

This article looks at the responsibility of elders to exercise discipline. The author provides biblical grounds for discipline. Discipline for confessing and baptised members is also discussed. The author concludes with the manner and process of exercising discipline, including excommunication and reconciliation.

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Arguments Supporting the Doctrine of Limited Atonement (Part 4)

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  • Ray McLaughlin

Looking at the doctrine of limited atonement, this article focuses on the intended results of the atonement; namely, reconciliation and justification.

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From Earth or From Heaven?

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article on Lord's Day 6 of the Heidelberg Catechism, the author shows that reconciliation comes from God, from heaven, and not from earth. Salvation is by grace alone, and brings humility and comfort.

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Numbers 5:5-8 – Cover Not with Sand but with Atoning Blood

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  • Ferdinand J. Bijzet

This article on Numbers 5:5-8 is about conflict in the church, confession of guilt and true reconciliation and atonement. The author also looks at restitution and compensation.

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Cravings and Conflicts

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  • C. J. Mahaney

This article is about conflicts and fighting in relationships. The author looks at the causes of conflict, sinful cravings and desires in quarrels, reconciliation with God and people, and the confession of sin. James 4:1-2 is also discussed.

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Ministries of Reconciliation

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about reconciliation and the ministry of the church in reconciliation. The author discusses the peace that God has worked, and the task of the church to plead for reconciliation with God. Church unity and peace and harmony in the church is also discussed.

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What? Me Hostile to God?

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  • John Piper

This is a meditation on Colossians 1:21–22. By nature we are hostile to God. Therefore, there is no better news in all the world than that our alienation from God is ended, and that we have reconciliation with God.

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