The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:31-32 (Program 2422, Air dates 05.20.2012 & 05.27.2012)

  1. INTRODUCTION
    1. God’s forgiveness sets us free from the prison of guilt.
      1. Ephesians 4:31-32
      2. Matthew 6:12
      3. Ephesians 1:7
  1. THE COMPELLING REASONS FOR FORGIVENESS
    1. The grace factor
      1. Ephesians 4:32
    2. The guilt factor
      1. Matthew 6:14-15
      2. Matthew 18:23-35
      3. James 2:13
    3. The grief factor
      1. Hebrews 12:15
    4. The gain factor
      1. Matthew 5:24
      2. Matthew 18:15
    5. The effects of unforgiveness
      1. It disgraces Almighty God.
      2. It discourages the saints.
      3. It drives away the lost.
      4. It delights the devil.
  1. THE COSTLY REQUIREMENTS FOR FORGIVENESS (Ephesians 4:32)
    1. We are to forgive freely.
      1. Matthew 18:15
      2. Matthew 18:21-22
    2. We are to forgive fully.
    3. We are to forgive finally.
      1. Isaiah 43:25
    4. We are to forgive forcefully.
  1. THE RESULTS OF FORGIVENESS
    1. There is personal emancipation.
    2. There is reconciliation.
    3. There is spiritual jubilation.
    4. Romans 12:19
    5. Luke 23:34

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