Forgiveness At The Cross

introduction

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Luke 23:34 NIV

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

34 And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

propositions

First, we were in measure ignorant

secondly, we confess that this ignorance is no excuse

thirdly, we bless our Lord for pleading for us

fourthly, we now rejoice in the pardon we have obtained.

two type of forgiveness

Unilateral

Transactional

closing thought

(ASV 1901)

14 in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:

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26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

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37And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

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9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.