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Forgiven

Forgiven. The Implications of Forgiveness - Guilt. “He rescued us from the domain of darkness…” (Col 1:13a). " 21 And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, ” Colossians 1:21 (NASB95). To appreciate forgiveness we must accept our guilt

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Forgiven

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  1. Forgiven

  2. The Implications of Forgiveness - Guilt “He rescued us from the domain of darkness…” (Col 1:13a) "21And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds,”Colossians 1:21 (NASB95) • To appreciate forgiveness we must accept our guilt • Our sins are a violent insult to the love of God (Rom 5:10) • Sin destroys our fellowship with God (1Jn 1:5-6)

  3. The Implications of Forgiveness - Love “…Transferred into the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Col 1:13b) "20and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross…”Colossians 1:20 (NASB95) • God’s love for us is seen in the cost of forgiveness • “grace” was “freely bestowed on us in the Beloved (Eph 1:6-7) • We can see the love of God in every blessing we enjoy (Eph 2:4-7)

  4. The Implications of Forgiveness - Freedom “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:14) "1It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.”Galatians 5:1 (NASB95) • Forgiveness provides a unique freedom • Redemption is release from the slavery of sin (Gal 5:1) • The forgiven are emancipated to choose who they will serve (Rom 6:14)

  5. The Character of Forgiveness “Who pardons all your iniquities…” Psalm 103:3 (NASB95) "20and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross…”Colossians 1:20 (NASB95) • Only God has the authority to forgive • “Who can forgive sins but God alone” (Mk 2:7) • All spiritual blessings are in Him (Eph 1:3)

  6. The Character of Forgiveness “to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach” (Col 1:22) "7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;”1 John 3:7 (NASB95) • Our forgiveness is absolute

  7. The Character of Forgiveness “to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach” (Col 1:22) "7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;”1 John 3:7 (NASB95) • Our forgiveness is absolute • The one who practices righteousness…

  8. The Character of Forgiveness “to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach” (Col 1:22) "7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;”1 John 3:7 (NASB95) • Our forgiveness is absolute • The one who practices righteousness… • Is declared righteous (forgiven) by God

  9. The Character of Forgiveness “to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach” (Col 1:22) "7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;”1 John 3:7 (NASB95) • Our forgiveness is absolute • The one who practices righteousness… • Is declared righteous (forgiven) by God • This righteousness is absolute

  10. The Character of Forgiveness “yet He has now reconciled you” Col 1:22a “23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel…” Colossians 1:23 (NASB95) • The forgiveness of God is undeniable • To doubt my forgiven state is to doubt God’s power and grace (Col 1:23; Rom 8:31-35)

  11. Living Forgiven “an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life” 1Tim 1:16 "15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.”1 Timothy 1:15 (NASB95) • Paul never forgot the sins of his past

  12. Living Forgiven “an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life” 1Tim 1:16 "26When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple…28And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.”Acts 9:26,28 (NASB95) • Paul never forgot the sins of his past • The consequences of his sin followed him but did not cripple him

  13. Living Forgiven “an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life” 1Tim 1:16 "14I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.”Romans 1:14 (NASB95) • Paul never forgot the sins of his past • The consequences of his sin followed him but did not cripple him • Paul viewed his forgiven state as an obligation to serve

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