The Declaration of Independence is a famous document for many reasons. It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. As time went by, the ideas Jeffersonâs words âall men are created equalâ grew in importance.
Romans 12:19 (DBY) not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
John 20:23 - Jesus says, If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven. If you retain the sins of any, they are retained.. In order for the apostles to exercise this gift of forgiving sins, the penitents must orally confess their sins to them because the apostles are not mind readers.