1. “Why Should We Forgive?”
Luke 17:3 – 5
Matthew 18:21 – 35

2. 1. It Is Required By God Luke 17:3 – 5 Mark 2:7; Isaiah 43:25
Acts 2:36 – 38

3. 2. It Releases Us From The Past
Psalm 32:5 Hebrews 8:12 Luke 19:10 John 8:11

4. 3. It Reverses Our Attitude From Victim To Victor
Genesis 50:19 – 20
John 21:15 – 17
Mark 16:15 – 16

5. 4. It Reflects Jesus In Our Lives
Luke 23:34
Ephesians 4:32

6. 5. To Receive Forgiveness
Matthew 6:12, 14 – 15
Matthew 18:35

7. “Why Should We Forgive?”
1. It Is Required By God
2. It Releases Us From The Past
3. It Reverses Our Attitude From Victim To Victor
4. It Reflects Jesus In Our Lives
5. To Receive Forgiveness

8. Be Restored As An Erring Christian
“I Want To Be Forgiven”
Become A Christian
Hear Him (Romans 10:17)
Believe Him (Mark 16:16)
Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)
Confess Him (Acts 8:37)
Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)
Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)
Be Restored As An Erring Christian
Come Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)
Repent (Acts 8:22)
Pray (James 5:16)