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Introduction
Last sermon, Christians mistake Joy for an emotionless contentment instead of emotional response to good actions, gifts, knowledge, especially of and for God
Last sermon, Christians mistake Joy for an emotionless contentment instead of emotional response to good actions, gifts, knowledge, especially of and for God
This sermon is on something Christians mistake for an emotion that is entirely an action
Can not cover entirely, recommend Book
Many questions, specific examples, I can not work through apart from individual counseling
Forgiveness
mt 6:9-14
Luke
luke
Commanded to forgive
Commanded to forgive as God forgives us
a specific way
Not how our culture thinks we should forgive or how we were raised to forgive
How God forgives
God’s Forgiveness as a Model
We commit a sin.
Point 2
God rebukes us (points out our offence through his word and calls us to repentance).
We respond by committing to try and not sin against God again (repentance).
We confess ,or agree with God’s assessment of our sin and seek forgiveness.
He forgives us.
Our record is erased.
The author of Hebrews referencing OT passages predicting the NC:
Psalm
Jer 31:34
heb 8:
He remembers our sins no more
Doesn’t mean He forgets our sins
He chooses not to remember our sins when judging us.
He still remembers them in sanctification, orchestrating events to shape us and mold us in ways we are weak.
This would be impossible if He never though about our sins and tendencies.
Our Model of Forgiveness
Temptation will come, don’t cause a brother to sin
Luke 17:
Command: Rebuke a brother in sin and if he repents, forgive him, even if he commits the same sin seven times that day.
* Rebuke a brother in sin and if he repents, forgive him, even if he commits the same sin seven times that day
number of times doesn't matter
Incredibly difficult!
Apostles Response: We don't have enough faith.
We don't have enough faith
Jesus: not a matter of faith but of obedience.
Example of a servant doing his duty (he doesn’t need faith)
Our Duty (v.3)
A brother/sister sins.
You go and rebuke him.
He responds by committing to try and not sin against you again.
He confesses his sin to you and seeks forgiveness.
You forgive him.
Involves restoration/aid.
Issues
Point 3
What is the difference between this and an apology?
An apology expresses your displeasure at something that has happened.
Repentance and confession involve admitting to sin and seeking to change, regardless of how you feel
May be something bad that has happened to someone or something you did that was not wrong.
Do not apologize.
Ex. getting the wrong color bridesmaid dress
Listen and see if you really are guilty of some sin.
Does not include a commitment to change.
Should you seek forgiveness in all offences?
That person may be the one at fault and needing forgiveness from you.
No, cover all you can in love () , seek forgiveness in what breaks fellowship ().
“I am sorry you feel...” is never an appropriate response.
Cover in love when she leaves his towel on the floor, or build a new bathroom.
Conclusion
Why should I go to someone who has a problem with me?
Conclusion
Both are commanded ( & ) and there could be a misunderstanding.
So should I forgive and forget?
No, God does not.
God does not remember our sins when it comes to having a relationship and being reconciled, however, he does remember them when considering how to help us grow and how to protect us.
Forgiving does not mean removing all consequences
God’s law has prescribed certain consequences, God acts to bring about others.
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Just like how God seeks to protect us from our areas of struggle, so should we with others.
Can an believer and non-believer experience forgiveness and reconciliation?
Yes, though not to the degree that two believers.
All sins are also committed against God.
This type of forgiveness demands a lot of the person hurt, how is this fair?
It is not.
When a Christian wrongs another, both are called to seek reconciliation first.
The example of Christ.
Conversations with unbelievers who ask for forgiveness.
How we offer forgiveness points people to how they can receive it from God.
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