In the Gospel According to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, repentance and forgiveness are discussed explicitly. These acts serve as our attempt to become better Christians. Only in repenting our sins and working for their forgiveness are we able to embrace the workings of God. Additionally, it is only through the word of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, and the grace of God, that man is forgiven. But, if one …showed first 75 words of 1287 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1287 total…The penitent person must be willing to examine his/her character and work to change existing flaws - only then can one be truly forgiven, “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). Only by striving to live through these words will a one find forgiveness. Bibliography The Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition. Ignatius Press, San Francisco. 1966.