The religious leaders had caught a woman in the very act of adultery. They brought her to Jesus, reminding Him that the law stated she deserved to die.

Yet Jesus knew they were also sinners and hard-hearted men who lacked compassion and mercy for others. He also recognized that they were trying to trap Him into making a mistake so they could condemn and discredit Him. The woman was merely a tool they were using for this purpose.

Jesus refused to take the bait. He told them that yes, they could stone her to death—and whoever was innocent among them should throw the first stone. After Jesus said this, they all slunk away, condemned by their own consciences. He then turned His attention to the fearful woman. He asked her if anyone were still accusing her, and she said no. Jesus responded: "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more" (John 8:3-11, emphasis added).

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Table of Contents that includes "The Transforming Power of Forgiveness"

Mercy:

• _Forgiveness of Sin
• _How God Balances Justice With Mercy
• _If I Knew Then What I Know Now
• _God's Judgment: Condemnation or Hope?
• _Kindness: From the Heart to the Helping Hand
• _Religion With and Without Mercy
• _Mercy
• _Spank the Book -- Heal the Heart

Repentance:

• _Is Today the Only Day of Salvation?
• _How Can We Resist Satan?
• _What Can You Do?
• _Should Children Be Baptized?
• _Repentance: Your First Step
• _The Church
• _Repentance
• _Water Baptism
• _What Is the Fate of Those Who Refuse to Repent?
• _What Should You Do?
• _Chapter 4: Hope for a Troubled World
• _Transforming Your Life - Table of Contents
• _What Must I Do?
• _Praying for a Right Spirit and New Attitude
• _Why We Must Change Our Way of Thinking
• _What About Matthew 28:19?
• _Glossary (bsc4)
• _The Gospel Jesus Taught
• _Gifts from God: The Foundation of His Relationship with Us
• _Why We Need a Redeemer
• _Baptism: Why Do We Need It?
• _The Importance of Repentance
• _What is Repentance?
• _What is Sin?
• _What Is Repentance?
• _Develop Your Spiritual Senses
• _America's Tragedies: What Would Jesus Christ Say?
• _Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?
• _The Penalty for Unrepentant Sinners
• _How Do Your Recover From a Costly Mistake?
• _The Story of Jesus Christ: Where Do You Fit?
• _What Is a True Christian?
• _Did God Create People Evil?
• _Repentance: A Profound Turnaround!
• _Baptism: Beginning of a New Life
• _How Do You Recover From a Costly Mistake?
• _What Is Repentance? (4/2004)
• _What Are You Waiting for?
• _The Big Cover Up
• _September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here?
• _Less Than Perfect
• _Taking Responsibility
• _Prayers for a Prisoner
• _Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story
• _God's Forgiveness: What Does He Require From You?

Forgiveness:

• _Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Starting Now
• _The Wheat Doesn't Know Hate
• _Forgiving the Unforgivable
• _War's Long Memory
• _The Church of God Today
• _Destination and Course Correction: Planned From the Outset
• _Sin and God's Law
• _The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
• _Other Important Ways Jesus Fulfilled the Law
• _The 'Curse of the Law'
• _Grace and Law: Why Are They Inseparable?
• _The High Priest Essential to Salvation
• _How Does Justification Relate to Salvation?
• _What Was 'Wiped Out' by Jesus Christ's Death?
• _A High Priest Eager to Help Us
• _Is Our Conscience Important?
• _God's Grace and Forgiveness
• _Why Must We Be Reconciled to God?
• _Did You Sin Today?
• _Three Strikes and You're Out - or Are You?
• _What Does the Bible Teach About Fasting?
• _What Does It Mean to Have Freedom in Christ?
• _Reconciliation: A Vital Part of Christ's Message
• _Forgive, and You Shall Be Forgiven
• _Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born
• _Just for Youth: Making Peace
• _Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2003
• _Repentance, Penance and Grace
• _What's the Answer to a Better Life?
• _Forgiving Your Parents
• _"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?
• _Thoughts From Dad
• _Do You Remember When?
• _Loving Your Enemies
• _Discover the Power of Forgiveness
• _Are You Pulling Your Own Hair?
• _Can God Forgive Me?
• _Forgive
• _What if We Sin After Conversion?
• _A Lesson in Prayer

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