Don't let the past hold you back Every Christian has a past. It can hold us back big-time. Those of us carrying a lot of stuff know that only too well. But even those who have had a relatively trouble-free existence thus far will benefit from understanding how to identify and resolve past sin and negative influences that stop us moving on. The great news is that Jesus came specifically to resolve past issues. He does not offer to change our past but He does allow us to walk completely free of it (no matter what it is) as we play our part.