If the offense was created by an unknown person such as a rapist or a murderer, there was no relationship to be restored. If the relationship was simply one of casual acquaintance, it may grow to a deeper level through the dynamic process of forgiveness. If the relationship was warm and intimate before the offense, it can become loving again. Genuine forgiveness removes the barrier that was created by the offense and opens the door to restoring trust over time. When there is no apology, the Christian is encouraged to release the person to God for justice and to release one’s anger to God through forbearance.
Such forgiveness does not lead to reconciliation.
Forgiveness without an apology is often encouraged for the benefit of the forgiver rather than the benefit of the offender.
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