PPT-The JOY of FORGIVENESS

The JOY of FORGIVENESS Psalm 3215 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. John 15:11, 16:21-22 (Galatians 5:22-3). (Again thanks to Philip D. . Kennison. , Life on the Vine – . Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Christian Community). Life on the Vine – Joy John 15:11, 16:21-22. 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.. I have to get rid of the Joy Killers in my life. a. nd replace them with Joy Builders.. .. Paul tells us how to do this. Are you interested?. Resentment . (when sinned against). Fear . (of death & suffering). But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.. 1 John 1:7. False Ideas concerning Forgiveness. The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. . He . will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. . He . has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. . 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.. Note:. Any videos in this presentation will only play online. After you download the slideshow, you will need to also download the videos from YouTube & add them back into your PowerPoint.. We present these messages at Bee Creek Park in College Station, TX. . 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. An . overflowing well. ,. No . tongue can tell!. Joy, Unspeakable Joy, . Rises . in my soul. ,. N. ever . lets me go!. Hebrews 9:16-22. TITLE: The Cost of Forgiveness. TEXT: Hebrews 9: 16-22 . THEME: The believer should find forgiveness through the cross of Christ.. The Cost of Forgiveness. Hebrews 9:16-22. “Why do Christians use such a gruesome image as the crucifixion to visualize their faith?”. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4).. Joy In Our Religion. Kingdom Is Joy. The Kingdom Is Joy. 1) Notice Paul’s observation about the kingdom.. “Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:16-17).. freedom.. When . there is no forgiveness….there is no . healing.. When . there is no forgiveness….there is no . rest.. When . there is no forgiveness…a “one-time hurt” becomes a lifetime . wound.. How often… shall I forgive?. Note the irony of the question coming from Peter. . How many times has Peter offended Jesus, or in some way opposed his mission? How many more times will he betray Jesus before the end of his life? . Chris Tomlin. Joy to the world. The Lord is come!. Let . Earth . receive her King. Let every heart. Prepare Him room. And . Heaven . and nature sing. And . Heaven . and nature sing. And . H. eaven. And .