The Concept of Forgiveness

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful to...

• forgive us many sins that we committed in the past"

• lead us in the ways of truth and save us from Hell"

• forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"

• love us for who we are and to guide us in our ways"

Peter asked Jesus if he should forgive his brother 7 times, Jesus replied saying

• "forgiveness is the Lords to give, for all men have sinned"

• "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."

• "I do not say to you, seven times, but even up to eight, nine, maybe even ten"

• "True forgiveness come from reading, reading the Word of God"

Forgiveness is essential to salvation

• True

• False

Christians are forgiven of their sins because...

• They seek the Lord and deserve the reward of true forgiveness

• They have dedicated their lives to goodness, love and kindness

• God is gracious and merciful

• Their good deeds outweigh their trespasses

What is forgiveness like?

• Having a debt be forgotten or released

• A great reward for a small deed or task

• A crown of jewels given for your service

• A badge of honor

"But I say to you who hear: ____ your enemies, do good to those who ____ you"

• repay, love

• crush, exalt

• forget, forget

• love, hate

Followers of Christ are required to forgive others.

• True

• False

the definition of forgive is...

• do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence.

• stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.

• adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct.

• compassion shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.

We need to forgive others in order to be forgiven.

• True

• False