PPT-The Cost of Forgiveness

Hebrews 91622 TITLE The Cost of Forgiveness TEXT Hebrews 9 1622 THEME The believer should find forgiveness through the cross of Christ The Cost of Forgiveness Hebrews 91622 Why do Christians use such a gruesome image as the crucifixion to visualize their faith. & . RECONCILIATION. What . Is Forgiveness?. Forgiveness. means dismissing a debt. . In the New Testament, the Greek noun . aphesis. denotes a ". dismissal. " or ". release. ." . —. When you . Matthew 6:12,14,15. Luke 23:34. Forgiveness. No Real Revival Without Forgiveness. Max . Lucado. :. Forgiveness. is not saying the one who hurt you was right!. Forgiveness is stating that God is faithful and He will do what is right!. Forgiveness vs. Rejection. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge.. In the business community, two men can never shake hands on a deal when their fists are clenched. This is not a real hand shake, and the deal will more than likely fail.. The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. . He . will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. . He . has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. . The Importance of Forgiveness. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offence, difference or mistake and or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.. Note:. Any videos in this presentation will only play online. After you download the slideshow, you will need to also download the videos from YouTube & add them back into your PowerPoint.. We present these messages at Bee Creek Park in College Station, TX. . INGRATITUDE. Matthew 18:21-35. We must learn to appreciate how much God has forgiven us. The debt others owe us does not begin to compare to the debt God has forgiven us. Correlating . Forgiveness with Achievement Motivation . and Willingness to Disclose in the Workplace. Anthony J. . Belluccia. Honors Thesis. Florida State University. Independent Variable: Forgiveness of the Employer. "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him." . — Daniel 9:9 . . did not heed. acted proudly. ". But they and our fathers acted proudly, Hardened their necks, And did not heed Your commandments. . Matthew 26:36 - 46. Forgiveness . is a process I chose to begin to stop punishing someone . for . something they have done or said that has hurt me or someone else that I care about.. When it comes to . grudge . do?. How are you . affected by not forgiving. ?. What does . bitterness do. ?. Is forgiveness and trust the same?. A little boy, being asked what forgiveness is, gave the beautiful answer:. . Cornel Rasor, Pastor. Steps to Forgiveness . Make the decision to forgive. Feelings will never bring this, only a thoughtful decision to forgive no matter the cost, no matter whether the person ever asks or not is the only way to begin the process of forgiveness. Our example is the Father Himself. He made the decision to send his Son while we were yet sinners. Whether an apology comes or not, make this decision to forgive.. The JOY of FORGIVENESS Psalm 32.1-5 Psalm 32 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven , Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity , And in whose spirit there is no deceit. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge.. In the business community, two men can never shake hands on a deal when their fists are clenched. This is not a real hand shake, and the deal will more than likely fail..