PPT-Forgiveness

Forgiveness vs Rejection Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge In the business community two men can never shake hands on a deal when their fists are clenched This is not a real hand shake and the deal will more than likely fail. & . RECONCILIATION. What . Is Forgiveness?. Forgiveness. means dismissing a debt. . In the New Testament, the Greek noun . aphesis. denotes a ". dismissal. " or ". release. ." . —. When you . Matthew 6:12,14,15. Luke 23:34. Forgiveness. No Real Revival Without Forgiveness. Max . Lucado. :. Forgiveness. is not saying the one who hurt you was right!. Forgiveness is stating that God is faithful and He will do what is right!. The Importance of Forgiveness. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offence, difference or mistake and or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.. INGRATITUDE. Matthew 18:21-35. We must learn to appreciate how much God has forgiven us. The debt others owe us does not begin to compare to the debt God has forgiven us. Forgiving the Unforgivable. Forgiveness of Self. Forgiving others . The Four Directions of Forgiveness. The Story of Joseph . & His Brothers. They Changed. Mistreated Joseph. Motivated by hate . Genesis 37:3-4. Conspired to kill him . Genesis 37:18-20. Callously ignored his cries . Genesis 37:24-25. "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him." . — Daniel 9:9 . . did not heed. acted proudly. ". But they and our fathers acted proudly, Hardened their necks, And did not heed Your commandments. . Not About …. “Offended” as in hurt feelings. “Getting Over It”/”Moving On”. “Forbearance”. Only God Forgives. Only God can forgive, because sin is against God.. Psalm . 51:2-4. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.. Keywords. Absolutism. Eucharist. Evangelisation. Forgiveness. Punishment. Relativism. Salvation. Sin. Keywords. Meaning. Absolutism. the belief that there are certain actions that are always right or always wrong. The belief that moral laws exist eternally and are not just human inventions.. choice. . for me.. Luke . 23:32-33 (NIV). Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. .  . When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left.. Matthew 6.14-15. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. . Cornel Rasor, Pastor. Steps to Forgiveness . Make the decision to forgive. Feelings will never bring this, only a thoughtful decision to forgive no matter the cost, no matter whether the person ever asks or not is the only way to begin the process of forgiveness. Our example is the Father Himself. He made the decision to send his Son while we were yet sinners. Whether an apology comes or not, make this decision to forgive.. The JOY of FORGIVENESS Psalm 32.1-5 Psalm 32 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven , Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity , And in whose spirit there is no deceit. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge.. In the business community, two men can never shake hands on a deal when their fists are clenched. This is not a real hand shake, and the deal will more than likely fail..