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The Forgiven Forgive Ephesians 4:31-32

The Forgiven Forgive Ephesians 4:31-32. “Chances are high that those who hurt us don’t even think they have done anything wrong. Nine out ten people I have to forgive don’t think they have done anything wrong to me – which suggests that I, too, have probably hurt people without knowing.”

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The Forgiven Forgive Ephesians 4:31-32

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  1. The Forgiven Forgive Ephesians 4:31-32

  2. “Chances are high that those who hurt us don’t even think they have done anything wrong. Nine out ten people I have to forgive don’t think they have done anything wrong to me – which suggests that I, too, have probably hurt people without knowing.” - R. T. Kendall

  3. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children…. (Eph. 4:30-5:1)

  4. Big idea: Forgiven people forgive.

  5. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt

  6. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt Χαρίζομαι (cha-ridz-o-mai) – to give generously, to forgive, to cancel a debt.

  7. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt Χαρίζομαι (cha-ridz-o-mai) – to give generously, to forgive, to cancel a debt. ἀφίημι (a-phi-e-mi) – to send away, dismiss, leave alone, pardon

  8. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: 1. A feeling

  9. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: 1. A feeling 2. Forgetting

  10. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: 1. A feeling 2. Forgetting 3. Excusing

  11. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: C. Forgiveness is a decision and involves 4 promises 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.”

  12. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: C. Forgiveness is a decision and involves 4 promises 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.” 2. “I will not bringup this incident again and use it against you.”

  13. C. Forgiveness is a decision and involves 4 promises 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.” 2. “I will not bringup this incident again and use it against you.” If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, who would stand a chance? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why you’re worshiped. (Ps. 130:3-4 The Message) “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” (Jer. 31:34b)

  14. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: C. Forgiveness is a decision and involves 4 promises 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.” 2. “I will not bringup this incident again and use it against you.” 3. “I will not talk to others about this incident.”

  15. I. What is forgiveness? A. To pardon, cancel a debt B. Forgiveness is not: C. Forgiveness is a decision and involves 4 promises 1. “I will not dwell on this incident.” 2. “I will not bringup this incident again and use it against you.” 3. “I will not talk to others about this incident.” 4. “I will not let this incident standbetween us.”

  16. II. We all need to give forgiveness . . . just as in Christ God forgave you. (Eph. 4:32b)

  17. II. We all need to give forgiveness . . . just as in Christ God forgave you. (Eph. 4:32b) Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors (Mt. 6:12)

  18. II. We all need to give forgiveness A. If we don’t, we poison our soul (4:31) 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Ephesians 4:31)

  19. II. We all need to give forgiveness A. If we don’t, we poison our soul (4:31) B. If we do, we actlike God (4:32-5:1) Forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Be imitators of God, therefore…. (Ephesians 4:32-5:1)

  20. Wrap up:

  21. There will be a Benevolence Offering after the service today.

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