The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 50:20
Divine forgiveness an absolute oblivion. The attribute of completeness characterizes God's work of destruction ( Jeremiah 50:14-16 ); equally does it pertain to his work of salvation ( Jeremiah 50:19 , Jeremiah 50:20 ). In both is manifested his righteousness in its elements of wrath and mercy. His forgiveness acts in perfect harmony with his severity. I. HOW IT MANIFESTS ITSELF . 1 . Retrospectively. Sins that are past are to be blotted out. A complete severance... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 50:20
Perfect forgiveness. I. IN WHAT IT CONSISTS . When God forgives a man he pardons him completely, as Christ thoroughly cured all the sick persons whom he healed in any way. There is no middle course here. Either the forgiveness is total or it is not accorded at all. 1 . This is more than the remission of penalties. Some consequences of sin must still remain, though these are no longer indications of God's anger, but converted into merciful chastisements. But the essence of... read more