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A Portrait of Forgiveness Session Two

A Portrait of Forgiveness Session Two. “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him” –Proverbs 1:7 ( ESV). Jesus on Forgiveness. I. What Did Jesus Say?

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A Portrait of Forgiveness Session Two

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  1. A Portrait of ForgivenessSession Two “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him” –Proverbs 1:7 (ESV).

  2. Jesus on Forgiveness I. What Did Jesus Say? Among believers, he commands relational transactions in the form of rebuke, repent, and forgive. Matthew 5:21-24 (Leave NOW and reconcile) Matthew 18: 15-20 (Escalate Confrontation) Matthew 18: 21-35 (70 x 7) Luke 17:3-10 (If they repent, forgive)

  3. Jesus on Forgiveness Jesus Makes Forgiveness a Very Serious Matter in the Christian Life: Matthew 6:14: (God Demands It) Mark 11:25: (When You Stand Praying)

  4. God Forgives Repentant Sinners How Are We to Forgive? Ephesians 4:32: (Forgive as God Forgives) Colossians 3:13: (As God Forgives, Forgive) Acts 2:37-38 (Repent and be forgiven) I John 1:9-10: (If we confess our sins…)

  5. Going Deeper: Repent II. REPENTANCE A. What Is Repentance?: Change of Mind (Metamelomai): Change of mind, such as to produce regret or even remorse on account of sin, but not necessarily a change of heart. This word is used in Scripture as it pertains to the repentance of Judas. Change of Mind/Purpose (Metanoeo): Meaning to change one’s mind and purpose, as the result of after-knowledge. True Repentance (Metanoia): A change of mind and purpose and life, to which remission of sin is promised.

  6. Going Deeper: Repent B. To repent is: To truly desire to turn form your sin and walk in a new way. An acknowledgement that real wrong has occurred and that change is required. To see your sin the way God sees it and to be grieved by it.

  7. Going Deeper: Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow? II Corinthians 7:9-12

  8. Going Deeper: Genuine Repentance Godly repentance may involve actual demonstrations of sincerity. “…but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region…that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.” Acts 26:20 (ESV)

  9. Going Deeper: Genuine Repentance If you have been unfaithful on a commitment you may forego something you had planned in order to fulfill that commitment. If you broke something while angry, you may replace it. If you sinned due to drunkenness, you commit to addressing that issue. These are not done to EARN forgiveness, but flow FROM a repentant heart

  10. Going Deeper: Genuine Repentance “This restoration does not take place in one moment or one day or one year…In order that believers may reach this goal [the shining image of God], God assigns to them a race of repentance, which they are to run throughout their lives.” --John Calvin

  11. Going Deeper: Confession III. Confession Confession is a necessary step in dealing with sin (whether to God or others). Confession Defined: Confession is the admission and acknowledgement of ways that you have wronged God or another person. It involves recognizing your sin and admitting it to God and the person(s) you have wronged.

  12. Going Deeper: Confession Confession Should Be… Specific: “When I did ______ I sinned against you” rather than saying “I’m sorry”. It should be confession of exact sin and not operational issues such as, “I’m sorry I responded poorly when you were being such a jerk.” Thorough: Confession should address all key elements of sin (Both heart issues and behaviors). Painful: True confession will likely hurt as you grieve over your own sin against another person and against God.

  13. Going Deeper: Confession Confession should be from the heart as you acknowledge your sin and repent of it to another person. Confession is the outgrowth of true repentance.

  14. Going Deeper: Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness begins at the beginning of reconciliation, not at the end. Forgiveness is not a process, it is an event. Forgiveness is a covenant between individuals. Forgiveness is a means to an end, not the end in itself.

  15. Going Deeper: Forgiveness We are to forgive as God forgives. Ephesians 4:32 God forgives in response to repentance. God forgives completely. God does not hold grudges. God actually prefers repentance over vengeance.

  16. Going Deeper: Forgiveness F. Forgiveness is NOT: Saying what the other person did was okay. Generated by feelings. Something that is earned. Forgiveness IS: Acknowledging with the other person their sin, and releasing them from any ongoing retribution or ill will. To PROMISE to treat the sin as having been paid for.

  17. Going Deeper: Forgiveness To forgive means to promise that you will not hold a person’s sin against him/her in any way, including… Dwelling on it in your mind. Bringing it up to them in an accusatory way. Bringing it up to others.

  18. Going Deeper: Forgiveness ALL confessed sins are forgivable. “Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins.” Mark 11:25

  19. Going Deeper: Forgiveness K. Forgiveness is a means to an end, not the END itself. “ For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him.” 2 Corinthians 2:6-8

  20. When Is Unilateral Forgiveness not an Option? If a person observes a serious offense that is a sin against someone other than you. When ignoring the sin might hurt the offender. When a sin is scandalous or otherwise potentially damaging to the body of Christ. When the offense results in a broken relationship between believers.

  21. Bitterness Unforgiveness

  22. What To Do When Repentance Is Not Offered? Luke 5:27-31 (In Matthew 18:17, Jesus instructs the disciples to let the unrepentant person be to us as the Gentile or tax-collector. Remember, this person is “sick” with an infection of depravity that decays the human soul. This should move us with GREAT sorrow and compassion to love more intensely). Luke 6:35-36 Romans 12:18-21 I Peter 3:8-12 Colossians 3:12-14

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