In The Bible reconciliation means a change of relationship between God and man based on the redemptive work of Christ.
2Corinthians 5:18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
2Corinthinans 5:19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Notice these verses show that it is God who does the reconciling. You could say reconciliation is an encounter with Christ, but I think it is better to say an encounter with Christ comes first. If you accept the salvation God offers through Christ then you are reconciled to God.
When Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected the third day He instituted reconciliation of man back to God. When a person accepts Jesus as their Savior reconciliation takes place, but this reconciliation existed from the resurrection.
Every born-again believer has the ministry of reconciliation and can lead others to Christ with the word of reconciliation, the Holy Bible. We share from the scriptures how to get saved and how to grow in the knowledge of the truth. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. II Corinthians 5:18,19
Three times: Romans 5:11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. 2Corinthians 5:18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 2Corinthian 5:19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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The two primary parts of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are Confession and Absolution. During Confession, the penitent person tells, or confesses, their sins to the priest, who is acting in the Person of Christ. Absolution is when the priest, who was given the authority to forgives sins by Christ Himself, grants the penitent person pardon for their sins and releases them from the guilt and shame of their sin, thus restoring them to a state of grace and reconciliation with Mother Church.
If we see the punishment dealt to the unforgiving servant, it should lead us to fear God and do his commandment and forgive our brother. There is no difficulty in reconciliation. With Christ in us, we have the ministry of reconciliation, (2Corinthians 5.19),
Three times in the King James and New King James; four times in the NIV. The references are:Romans 5:11 - And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. [NKJV]Romans 11:15 - For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? (NIV)2 Corinthians 5:18, 19 - Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. [NKJV]
The priest in Persona Christi (in the person of Christ) forgives the penitent's sins. This isn't done by the powers of the priest, but by the power of God. Priests were given the authority to forgive sins by Jesus.
Norah K. Dryburgh has written: 'The piece of Christ' -- subject(s): Biblical teaching, Christianity, Confession (Liturgy), History, Reconciliation, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Reconciliation
Catholics, the world over, by the preaching of the Gospel and by the healing ministry of the Church in the Sacraments (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick) bring Christ's healing to people.
Reconciliation and forgiveness are extremely important to Christians. This is because Christians try to follow the example of Jesus Christ. Jesus was known for forgiving those who did him wrong, and accepting all people, regardless of how society perceived them.
Opinion:(1) Man needs to be reconciled to God. (2) Jesus Christ provides the means of reconciliation.