Is it correct to say that our bitter root expectations can defile others
Added on Feb 14th, 2011 by Mark Sandford
Is it correct to say that our bitter root expectations can "defile" others? Does John Sandford and Elijah House believe our expectations can override another's free will? [in answer to a video school student's questions]: Student's first question: Would you please give me some synonyms for "defile" as the ministry uses the term? That might answer or clarify the following question for me. Can we defile others by our bitter root expectancies if they do not have a sin in their hearts, suc...
Can another's unforgiveness keep us bound?
Added on Feb 14th, 2011 by Mark Sandford
Can another's unforgiveness keep us bound (in light of John 20:22b, 23: Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.)?Word for word, the Greek of John 20:23 literally reads, Of whomever you forgive sins, they have been forgiven to them; of whomever you hold, they have been held. Does this mean that when someone refuses to forgive us, their unforgiveness continues to "hold" us on some level?After ver...