Freed by Forgiveness

It is something we all need but often are reluctant to offer—forgiveness. Deciding not to retaliate against those who have harmed us is an integral part of the Christian experience, and God can help us do it. In forgiving, we free ourselves from grudge-holding and the dark and draining need to seek payback.

In this compilation, Stuart and Jill take a look at the freedom that comes from forgiveness. They show how God has provided forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ death on the cross. They also stress the importance of forgiveness in our relationships with others.

In looking at the story of David in Psalm 51, we see his earnest plea for forgiveness as an example for people today. God is waiting for us to turn to Him so He can restore us to fullness of life and the freedom we find in our relationship with Him.

Apparently Peter was frustrated when he asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother?” Forgiveness is an integral part of Christian experience; so Peter was right to ask for help. Many of us need help with forgiveness, too.

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-18:35

God came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set about bringing the world back home. “Talk to me,” says the Father. “Prayer is the means; I have made a way.” But there is a problem—we don’t know how.

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-6:14, Luke 11:1

Do you believe that some sin is too big for God to forgive? Do you wonder if someone who has sinned can be restored and renewed? Can God use them again? Can God use you again?

Be comforted. There is “life after sin,” as Jill Briscoe shows us by exploring the life of David.

In Psalm 51, David writes about turning around and running into the arms of the loving, merciful, compassionate God who was waiting for him, waiting to take him back. Do you need to turn and run in to the arms of God? He’s waiting for you, too.

Scripture: Psalm 51

How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital bills—all of it, washed clean. You'd be pretty relieved, right? And you'd probably be pretty expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude. 

Now if I tell you that Jesus has cancelled all your sin debt, are you feeling as grateful? The truth is that we can't fully understand forgiveness until we understand our sin—what needs to be forgiven! When Jesus joined Simon the Pharisee for a meal, He encountered a woman of "doubtful reputation" who understood just how much sin debt she had and used her tears and hair to wipe Jesus' feet as a way to show her gratitude for all the forgiveness she was receiving. 

In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through Jesus' dinner with Simon and the parable of the two debtors, and encourages us to consider what sins we might be holding onto.

Scripture: Luke 7:36-7:50

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