February 8, 2004

Forgiving our Debtors

Ken Verboncoeur

A.
Review - God's Forgiveness

B.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Jesus calls us to Forgive

Don't Max the Mins

Understanding Our debt

Matthew 18:21-35

C. Maximizing God's Blessings - Forgiving Others

Forgiveness restores our fellowship with God - We are called to forgive

When we forgive others we demonstrate God's love for them - Jesus' love shines through us

When we forgive others it frees them from Guilt

When we forgive others it frees us from ourselves - We are called to renew our minds

Matthew 6:12-15

John 13:34
Colossians 3:13

Jeremiah 33:8
2 Cor. 2:5-11
James 1:14-16

Luke 6:37
James 1:19-20
2 Cor. 5:17

D. Conclusion

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.