Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6718 reconciliation, between believers

6718 reconciliation, between believers

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

The cause of the breakdown in relationships is sin

Genesis 27:41

The division between Joseph and his brothers:

Genesis 37:4-5,18-20 1 Samuel 15:12-14 Samuel and Saul; 2 Samuel 14:28 Absalom and David; Acts 15:37-40 Paul and Barnabas; Galatians 2:11 Paul opposes Peter

Believers should be reconciled to one another

Matthew 5:23-24 See also Matthew 5:9,25 pp Luke 12:58; Matthew 5:44; Matthew 18:15-17,21-35; John 17:20-23; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

The death of Jesus Christ should bring believers together in peace

Ephesians 2:14-22

The church should display reconciliation

Colossians 3:12-15 See also Romans 12:18-21; Ephesians 4:32; 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

Examples of reconciliation between people

Genesis 33:4 See also Genesis 45:1-5 Joseph and his brothers; Joshua 22:10-34 Israel, Reuben and Gad; Luke 23:12 Herod and Pilate; John 21:15-17 Jesus Christ and Peter; Acts 9:26-28 Paul and the apostles; 1 Corinthians 7:11 a wife and her husband