2006-12-01 16:54:29 · 27 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not to mention: Peter went on to become indispensable in the founding of the Church.
I think this shows how one can return to God and all the good things one can accomplish when one does so.
2006-12-01 16:55:31 · update #1
But the question is did he forgive Judas for what he had to do?
2006-12-01 16:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The name Peter translates into the rock, Peter was paet of the foundation of the church, I believe that Jesus knew the answer to the question, but he wanted Peter to realize how much this love would mean to Jesus.
2006-12-02 01:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by spanky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is infinitely good and holy. No matter what we do, if we turn back to Him, he is always waiting with open arms. This is also an example of how many times we are to forgive a person. It goes along with Jesus saying "I say forgive 70 x 7." Or meaning no matter how many times and how hard it is we are to forgive a person.
2006-12-02 00:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by baconmil 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Lord directs all things. ALL things. He directed Peter to return to Him just as He directed Judas to betray Him. The Lord's plan is perfect. All things are as they should be.
1 Peter 4:19
2006-12-02 00:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Drowningbluestars 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was crucified, but just before it, he prayed to his
father about those who were doing it Luke 23:34; { Those that pierced him ];
Rev.1:7; He comes with the clouds and every eye shall see him even theose that pierced him.
2006-12-02 01:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That the flesh is in conflict with the spiritual person. Jesus knew this; He lived as a man. Having done this, He understands the weaknesses we bear in our flesh, and forgives them.
2006-12-02 01:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This shows us that anyone with a repentant heart can not only be forgiven by God but also used of Him greatly. We are to follow this example and be ready to forgive those who repent and love and pray for those who don't.
2006-12-02 01:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by djm749 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
never give up on people... i have seen people with a history of institutions i.e. dozens of jails, rehabs, detoxes and the like as the years go by.... an example would be my friend tyrone... igot clean/sober in 1976 and was in a treatment program w/Ty in 1990 I was 14 years sober and Ty was still out there!... and yet Ty just celebrated 11 years of soberiety!
2006-12-02 01:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by larry s 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No matter what we do, God wants to forgive us and only if we ask Him. If we turn our back on God, He wants us to come back to Him. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross to save us from our sins. God loves the sinner, and hates the sin.
2006-12-02 01:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by tsc1976ers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus understands how weak we are...and how much we need Him.
He wants to accept the truth about ourselves...and move on.
AND: He wants us to help each other:
Luke 22:31-32 (NIV)
"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
2006-12-02 01:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by blktiger@pacbell.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God knows good people when he sees 'em.
God is also quick to forgive when we apologize, and sincerely repent.
What more could anyone ask?
2006-12-02 02:34:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋