Read Deuteronomy 6:1-7
Reaching a Conclusion?
So what can we conclude about the scenario between a Christian and non Christian who fails or refuses to repent? The Scripture is clear that forgiveness (in the full sense outlined on page 4) is not offered to the unrepentant (be they believers or unbelievers). As you re-read through the summary of what full forgiveness entails, you quickly realise that it is impossible to apply many of these things to the unrepentant. It is especially difficult, if not impossible, to love freely those who refuse to repent.
Indeed, there is very little said about forgiving those who refuse to come to the Lord (i.e. unbelievers) in repentance. What is talked about is their eternal damnation and/or condemnation by the Lord. What is said is that we are to hold out the offer of forgiveness without being yoked to them.
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