in  The  Lords  Prayer, Christ, the Son  of  God teaches  Christians  to  forgive  one  another, so that  his  Father in  Heaven  will  forgive  them  their  sin[s]. But  why  cant  God  do  the  same: forgive  Satan[the  Devil],  reconcile  with  satan, and  restore  satan  back  to  heaven? Thank  you.
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I'm sure He could and would if Satan repented with all his heart. God only forgives us of our sins if we repent. We are to forgive everyone and let God avenge us of the ones that have done us wrong.\nGod bless you. That was a good question.
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I'll answer the direct question. Peace is a blessing from God, why would any Christian refuse for advantage a wonderful blessing from God?\n\nNumbers 6:26\nthe LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." NIV
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Let's get one thing straight. The verses you quoted were statements made by Jesus; not Almighty God. The trinity doctrine that is widely taught in Christendom is really throwing you off. When Jesus is making these statements he's humbly acknowledging that in fact the "father" is greater than him. This is further reiterated in John 14:28. Why would almighty God who knows all things would not know for instance the day of Judgment?_Psalms 83:18 Notice that the scripture that you quoted (Mark 13:2) says in the 2nd part of the verse:"neither the angels in heaven nor the Son, but the "Father." Again this stresses that Jesus or the Son of God doesn't know the day, but his FATHER would know. Clearly this shows that Jehovah God and Jesus are two different people and that this shows a distinction between them. If Jesus and God were the same wouldn't Jesus know the day of Judgement too?\nThe many other statements that Jesus makes further show that he is not equal to his father._Philippians 2:6: "who, although he was existing in God's form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God."_1 Corinthians 11:3, John 20:17. Similiarly, no son is equal to his father or the same as him. Sure they may look alike, talk, or act alike but you recognize them as two separate entities not combined in one. In John 5:19 Jesus makes it clear that he doesn't do a single thing of his own initiative, but only what he beholds the Father doing. Also whatever that One does he also does in like manner.\nAfter reasoning from the scriptures you can conclude that from your statements above, Jesus was not only recognizing his father as greater than he was but was giving his father praise and honor by giving him the credit. You can also conlcude that if you read the Bible nodenominationally you would not come to the conclusion that God is part of a trinity which is contradicted in the scriptures. Instead Christ is "one" with God (not literally) in that they are always in harmony with each other just like a husband and wife were to be one as in united together._Genesis 2:24. The trinity really blurs the relationship between God and Jesus and is a source of confusion for many. You can find more information on this particular subject from this link. http://www.watchtower.org/library/ti/article_04.htm
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According to the Bible (and to reason) we confess our sins and God will forgive and purify us.\nSee below:\n1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-10 (in Context) and 1 John 1).\nI believe that our "first communion" with God is our "first prayer or confession". Communion means "getting together with". In the case, with God!
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I don't believe there is a hell.  Why would a supreme being have petty emmotions like venegence?  What use would there be?  He wants us to learn from mistakes, and he forgives...so why a hell?  It's a bit harsh.
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God teaches us forgiveness too right?\n I say talk to god mono y mono. One on one, use your own words. Say what you did wrong, why you think it was wrong, and how you intend to make amends to whomever you harmed. You feel closer to god and your own spirituality if you take some of the tradition out of your religion and replace it with your heart. It works for me. If god is really a parent over us all don't you think he will want you to feel comfortable talking to him?
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Forgiveness in its true sense is an awesome thing to practice. It not only shows character, but allow all offenses to be left and not control your life. The power to engage in forgiveness lies with Jesus. His example is one we should look at every time we are hurt or offended. He was beaten, crucified and left to die but still forgave those who did this to Him. How little it takes to forgive others who have wronged us, and how much reward there is for us when we do.
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Christ gave Peter and the Apostles the ability to forgive or not to forgive sins ("in persona Christi"). "Whatever you shall forgive will be forgiven, whatever you shall retain shall be retained." And the only way for them to do either is for sins to be verbalized to them for them to know what to forgive or to retain.\n\nIn this way Christ said that the disciples could act in his place (in "persona Christi") forgive sin (and forgiving sin is a way to make man more like God).\n\nThe Catholic church extends this thinking by giving their priests the power to forgive sin on behalf of God. That is what confession is--you confess to the priest and the priest gives you absolution for your sins.
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Fundamentalists challenge the Catholic practice of asking saints and angels to pray for us. But the Bible directs us to invoke those in heaven and ask them to pray with us. \n\nThus in Psalm 103, we pray, "Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word! Bless the Lord, all his hosts, his ministers that do his will!" (Ps. 103:20-21). And in Psalm 148 we pray, "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his host!" (Ps. 148:1-2) \n\nNot only do those in heaven pray with us, they also pray for us. In Revelation, John sees that "the twenty-four elders [the leaders of the people of God in heaven] fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints" (Rev. 5:8). Thus the saints in heaven offer to God the prayers of the saints on earth. \n\nAngels do the same thing: "[An] angel came and stood at the altar [in heaven] with a golden censer; and he was given much incense to mingle with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar before the throne; and the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints from the hand of the angel before God" (Rev. 8:3-4). \n\nJesus himself warned us not to mess with small children because their guardian angels have guaranteed intercessory access to the Father: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven." (Matt. 18:10). \n\nBecause he is the only God-man, Jesus is the only Mediator between man and God (1 Tim. 2:5), but this in no way means we cannot or should not ask our fellow Christians to pray with us and for us (1 Tim. 2:1-4), including those Christians in heaven, who have already had their sanctification completed, for "[t]he prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects" (Jas. 5:16).
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God loves us and has given us second chances a ton of times, hey, He even sent his son to die for us. I truly believe that people will be given a second chance after Christ's second coming and will be able to go to Heaven. I'm sure your friend was a good person, and in the end I believe that's what matters most. God loves us and doesn't want us to suffer, so why wouldn't he help those who were good, but a little misguided?
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What a wonderful question.....NO!!!....Sin is something that although is inherited from our forefather, is totally against all the God stands for.  To me, people who think that repentance gives them the right to continue living the way they want as opposed to the way the Bible says we should are living in deep denial..........What's the sense in asking for forgiveness if you're just going to turn around and repeat the offense again....Also, how sincere is an apology when you continue to repeat the same behaviors that you apologized for in the first place?
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God did forgive Adam and Eve. but they had to bear the consequences of their actions: so they were sent to earth; but they will be admitted back into Heaven, for God created it for us humans. Satan was the one who was not forgiven: that's because he insisted on his disobedience. Adam and Eve on the other hand immedietly repented. Maybe this will help you understand better what I am saying:\n\nAfter being sent down to earth, Adam wept and got distressed for being expelled from Heaven and the presence of his Lord. So God said to him, “O Adam, you used to enter on Me like a king would enter upon a king; but now you enter as a servant would enter upon a king, and that is how I prefer it. O Adam, if you and your progeny never committed offences, then on whom shall I exercise My Mercy? And on whom shall I exercise My Forgiveness? And on whom shall I exercise My Generosity? O Adam, I prefer the cry of the guilty over the praises of a person who boasts about his obedience. O Adam, I prefer a sin to which you humble yourself for Me over a faithful obedience you have undertaken for My sake. O Adam, do not let your heart be troubled by My saying: ‘Get out’ for I have created it (Heaven) for you. However, get down to earth and work hard for My cause so that when you miss Heaven, I will admit you back into it.”
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It bothers you because you have the answer in your heart! Of course God wouldn't do that. But religion will tell you otherwise to try and control you with fear. He cannot be loving and forgiving and also send people to hell. That wouldn't make him the conqueror over sin would it? \n\nWho won, Satan or Jesus? Jesus saved the world and that is that. People just don't want to believe that they are free and loved. They want to do good things and be rewarded for them. And they want to be punished for being bad, or see other people being punished. Would you send someone from your family to hell - for anything? So how much more loving and forgiving is God than you are? \n\nYour heart is more reliable than any book.
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In order to get forgiveness as a christian you have to believe what you did was wrong.  You can just go willy nilly and ask to be forgiven if you're just going to do it all again in five minutes.
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Yes, that is correct.\n\nTaking the Lord into an unclean body is a grave sin.  That is why there is a moment of prayer before one goes up to take the Eucharist - to ask for that forgiveness.  Also there is the community prayer "Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the Word and I shall be healed."
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The plan of God is inevitable.  Satan could not stop it, he tried his best to stop it.  But, Satan is still here trying to keep any souls he can from receiving God's salvation.  Satan is very successful at this!  I hope more people learn of God's sacrifice and accept his salvation.
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It is a matter of God. If you choose to confess to a priest or other religious leader they can/should/will tell you that you are forgiven because scripture says God forgives all who confess and repent but it is God that forgives not the religious leader.