Dictionary of Bible Themes True reconciliation between people is only possible after they have been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. Believers are urged to settle differences among themselves in brotherly love. Genesis 27:41The cause of the breakdown in relationships is sin Genesis 37:4-5,18-201 Samuel 15:12-14 The division between Joseph and his brothers: 2 Samuel 14:28Samuel and Saul Acts 15:37-40Absalom and David Galatians 2:11Paul and Barnabas Paul opposes Peter Matthew 5:23-24Believers should be reconciled to one another See also Matthew 5:9,25Matthew 5:44; 18:15-17,21-35 John 17:20-23 pp Lk 12:58 Romans 12:18-212 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Ephesians 2:14-22 The death of Jesus Christ should bring believers together in peace Colossians 3:12-15The church should display reconciliation See also Romans 12:18-21Ephesians 4:32 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Genesis 33:4 Examples of reconciliation between people See also Genesis 45:1-5Joshua 22:10-34 Joseph and his brothers Luke 23:12Israel, Reuben and Gad John 21:15-17Herod and Pilate Acts 9:26-28Jesus Christ and Peter 1 Corinthians 7:11Paul and the apostles See also a wife and her husband 5690 friends5800 blasphemy 5899 lament 6652 forgiveness 7921 fellowship 8292 love 8727 enemies 8839 unfaithfulness |
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