FORGIVENESS

Matthew 18:21-35

Introduction: Discuss the above text

1. God will forgive – Psalm 86:5; 1Jan. 1:9

a) prodigal son – Luke 15

2. God’s forgiveness is conditional

a) “alien” sinner – hear, believe, repent, confess, be baptized – Acts 2:38

b) Christian – repent & prayer – 1 Jn. 1:7-10; Acts 8:22; 1 John 5:16-17; 1 Jn 1:9

3. Must have forgiving attitude –

a) Moses – Ex. 32:30-33

b) Jesus – Lk 23:24

c) Stephen – Acts 7:60

d) Christians – Mt. 6:12,14-15

1) Must repent – Lk. 17:3-4; 2 Cor. 2:7