JUST AS 6:12: Forgive us AS we forgive 6:14: If you forgive, your Father will forgive you 6:15: If you do not forgive, your Father will not forgive you Expanded in Matt 18:21-35: Forgiven people are forgiving people (cf Matt 5:7) When Christians refuse to forgive, they place themselves back under the Law and suffer. If that does not get their attention, they should question whether they have ever experienced God's saving mercy! A final look at the amazing Gospel dynamic of forgiveness: Ephesians 4:31 – 5:2 I. PUT OFF: BITTERNESS (v31, cf v22) II. PUT ON: KINDNESS (v32a, cf v23-4) Not enough to stop being bitter; must replace it with kindness! III.PUT AWAY: HIS/HER DEBT, BY GRACE IV. PUT IN: THE GOSPEL in your mind & heart (v32c-5:2)
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Allen Harris is leaving Columbia Presbyterian Church after 33 years of ministry this June, 2011, to do writing, consulting with churches, preaching and teaching. He is available for engagements. Contact him at allenhpilgrim@gmail.com . He and his wife, Kathie, will be living...