1. “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM”
Luke 23:34

2. Jesus Forgives 1;17; 3:3,8 John’s preparatory work for Jesus
3:3 repentance  remission (forgiveness)
1: salvation thru remission by mercy
5:32; 13:3,5; 16:30 call to repentance
5:20-25 objective forgiveness from God only
from objective standard John 20:23, Mark 16:15-16
24:47 repentance  remission (forgiveness)
7:47-49 contrition + love  forgiveness

3. Jesus Teaches to Forgive
23:34 “Father, forgive them” example for us
15:7 heavenly attitude 15:22-32 ungodly attitude
2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Forgiveness is active, not passive
Forgiver is also a giver, comforter, demonstrator of love
17:3-4 (Matt. 18:21-35)
17:4 If He says, “I repent”  you forgive

4. Jesus Teaches To Forgive
8/11/2013
6:37 “Forgive, and you will be forgiven” Colossians 3:13 as Christ forgave you
11:4; Mark 11:25-26 forgiveness in prayer
forgive when you pray  receive forgiveness when you pray
1 John 1:9 privilege for child of God
John 3:5 be born of water & Spirit to become a child of God
1 Peter 1:22-23 obey the gospel

5. Jesus Forgives Believe the gospel Mark 16:15-16; Romans 10:10
Repentance commanded Luke 24:47; Acts 17:30-31
Confess the Lord Jesus Romans 10:9
Be baptized Mark 16:16
Remission of sins Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38
Saved Mark 16:16; Romans 10:10