1. Freedom in Forgiveness

2. 1. Forgiveness is a Command

3. 1. Forgiveness is a Command
Matthew 6:12 , NIV
“And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us.”

4. 1. Forgiveness is a Command
Matthew 18:23-35
“The Unmerciful Servant”

5. 2. Forgiveness is in God’s Character

6. 2. Forgiveness is in God’s Character
Matthew 5:43-45, NIV
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

7. 2. Forgiveness is in God’s Character
Matthew 5:48, NIV
48 Be perfect (righteous), therefore, as your
heavenly Father is perfect.

8. 2. Forgiveness is in God’s Character
Proverbs 21:21, NIV
“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”

9. 3. Forgiveness Has a Divine Condition

10. 3. Forgiveness Has a Divine Condition
“If… then” statements:
Matthew 5: our worship is acceptable

11. 3. Forgiveness Has a Divine Condition
“If… then” statements:
Matthew 5: our worship is acceptable
Matthew 6: our sins are forgiven

12. 3. Forgiveness Has a Divine Condition
“If… then” statements:
Matthew 5: our worship is acceptable
Matthew 6: our sins are forgiven
Mark 11: our prayers are heard and answered

13. 4. Forgiveness is a Mark of Maturity

14. “Hurting people, hurt others; Transformed people, transform others.”

16. 4. Forgiveness is a Mark of Maturity
Proverbs 19:11, NIV
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

17. 4. Forgiveness is a Mark of Maturity
Romans 12:17-20, NIV
17 ”Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.”

19. 5. Forgiveness is a Test

20. 5. Forgiveness is a Test 2 Corinthians 2:7-9, NIV
9”Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.”

21. 5. Forgiveness is a Test Proverbs 25:21-22, NIV
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

22. 6. Forgiveness is a Choice

23. by Corrie Ten Boom

24. 6. Forgiveness is a Choice
2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV
“We walk by faith and not by sight.”

25. Healing is a choice:
Ten decisions that will transform your life and ten lies that can prevent you from making them
by Stephen Arterburn

26. 7. Forgiveness is Power against the Enemy

27. 7. Forgiveness is Power against the Enemy
Ephesians 4:26-27, NIV
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

28. 7. Forgiveness is Power against the Enemy
Ephesians 4:26-27, NIV
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
2 Corinthians 2:9-11
“…in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.”

31. 7. Forgiveness is Power against the Enemy

32. 7. Forgiveness is Power against the Enemy