The Certainty of Forgiveness

RED FLAGS – THE CERTAINTY OF FORGIVENESS

“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.”

Hebrews 12:14

“Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.”

Luke 11:4

I WILL FORGIVE BUT…

1. I must
2. I must
3. I must
4. I must

WHY FORGIVENESS MATTERS

1. People will you.

“Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

Matthew 14:31

1. People will make

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”

Matthew 16:23

1. People are inherrently

“Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?’

Mark 14:37

1. People might you.

“Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know this man you’re talking about!.”

Mark 14:71

HOW TO FORGIVE

1. Acknowledge the .

“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.”

Matthew 6:14

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

Psalm 34:18

1. being on the other side.

“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

Ephesians 4:32

“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Matthew 5:7

1. Remember God’s towards you.

“He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.”

Psalm 103:10-14

“Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depths of the ocean!”

Micah 7:18-19

1. Embrace the to forgive.

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

Colossians 3:13

“Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone^[i] who sins against me? Seven times? “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”

Matthew 18:21-22

1. Ask God for .

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13