FORGIVENES

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A F R E E G I F T T H AT Y O U C A N
GIVE
 KEY VERSE
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving
one another, if any man have a quarrel
against any: even as Christ forgave
you, so also do ye.” Colossians 3:13
 FORGIVENESS
SYNONYMS:
 Acquittal-A judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with
which the person has been charged.
 Absolution- Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
 Exoneration-The action of officially absolving someone from blame;
vindication.
 To grant a pardon
 To excuse clearance
 Dismissal of charge
ANTONYMS:

 To hold a grudge- be resentfully unwilling to give, grant, or allow

something.
 Bitterness- sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.
 Revenge- inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong
done to someone else.
 Resentment- bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
 Spite- a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
 Malice- the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
GOD FORGIVES- WE FORGIVE

God has forgiven us

(1 John 1:9)

We should forgive others

(Colossians 3:13)
“The weak can never forgive, Forgiveness is the attribute of the
strong.” - Mahatma Gandhi...... its hard to forgive people,
and ourselves, if you can understand.

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” -

Martin luther king Jr.
 FOLLOWING PASSAGES IS A STORY
THAT REPRESENTS AN ACT OF FORGIVENESS:

 Saul’s jealousy of David (1 Samuel 18:5-9)

 Parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32)

 A woman anoints Jesus ‘ feet (Luke 7:36-50)

 A story of the crucifixion (Luke 23:26-34)

 PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS
 God is the author of forgiveness .(Psalm 103:2-3, 8-12)
 Christ’s death brought God’s forgiveness to us .(Romans 4:25; 5:8;
6:23; 8:1-2)
 On the basis of God’s forgiveness, we are commanded to forgive others.
(Eph.4:32)
 The requirement to forgive is unlimited . (Luke 17:3-4)
 Forgiveness brings joy and gratitude. (Luke7:47)
 Lack of forgiveness demonstrates hatred. (Matt.5:22; 1 John 3:15)
 Lack of forgiveness can hinder God’s forgiveness. (Mark 11:25-26)
 Unforgiveness can produce bitterness which can destroy a person from
within. (Heb. 12:14-15)
 Judgement for wrong action belongs to the Lord. (Romans 12:17, 21; 1
Timothy 5:24) He will settle the debt.
THANK YOU
AND
GOD BLESS