From d711971e2dc57f982b6be7fa6d1a16fd68820e04 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1LoisC Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:03:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'articles/reconcilereconciliation.md' --- articles/reconcilereconciliation.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/reconcilereconciliation.md diff --git a/articles/reconcilereconciliation.md b/articles/reconcilereconciliation.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..557dc06 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/reconcilereconciliation.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Reconcile (Reconciliation) + +Two people are reconciled with one another when they stop fighting and become friends. Two people or two groups of people can be reconciled to one another (see: Matthew 5:23-24; 1 Corinthians 7:11). "Reconciliation" is that act of causing peace between two enemies. + +#### More Information About This Topic + +In the Bible, the words “reconcile” and “reconciliation” are usually used to talk about God causing peace between himself and people. When Jesus died, he made it possible for people to be at peace with God. That is, Jesus made it possible for people to be reconciled with God. + +Before people become Christians, each one of them is an enemy of God. This is because everyone sins. Before people become Christians they are enslaved by their desire to sin. Even if they do not know it, non-Christians serve Satan and fight against God. + +See: Romans 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 1:20-23 + +See: Sacrifice; Atone (Atonement); Son of God; Messiah (Christ); Sin; Faith (Believe in) + + + +# \ No newline at end of file