Did you hear the one about the guy who received forgiveness, and then lost it?
Some of Jesus’ stories don’t sit well with how we understand the gospel. I often hear salvation offered as a free gift: admit you’re a sinner, ask for forgiveness, and receive the gift of eternal life. You pray the prayer, and they assure you that you’re saved, because God promised it and wouldn’t lie.
But Jesus told a story where the unforgiving guy had his forgiveness rescinded. Unnerving?
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