Does God Forgive Suicide? A Pastoral Answer
A gentle, biblical answer to whether God forgives suicide, and where real hope is found in Christ for those who grieve.
I'm not good enough for God
You are right that you are not good enough, and the Bible agrees. Why that is exactly the qualification, and what Jesus does with people who know it.
I've done something unforgivable
Jesus spoke of a sin that will not be forgiven, and people who fear they have committed it rarely have. What the passage means and what to do with your guilt.
If God Forgives, Why Does Hell Exist?
God's mercy and justice meet in the cross. Hell exists because forgiveness is offered, not forced, and God will not override a person's final no.
What does grace actually mean?
Grace is God's undeserved kindness: forgiveness and new life given as a gift, at His expense, to people who could never earn them. Here is what that changes.
What happens when I believe?
When you trust Jesus you are forgiven, declared righteous, adopted as God's child, given the Holy Spirit, and made new, whether or not you feel it.
What is repentance?
Repentance is turning: a change of mind about sin and about God that changes your direction. It is not shame or self-improvement, and it is received with mercy.
What Is the Difference Between Grace and Mercy?
Mercy is God withholding the punishment we deserve; grace is God giving us the good we don't deserve. Both meet at the cross of Jesus.
Who is Jesus, and why did He have to die?
Jesus is the eternal Son of God who became fully human, lived without sin, and died in our place so that our sins could be justly forgiven. Here is why.
Why do I need to be saved, and saved from what?
The Bible says we need saving from sin, the separation it causes, death, and God's just judgment. Here is what that means and why it is good news.