Put on … forgiveness

God is the source of forgiveness.

God is the motivation for forgiveness.

God is the example of forgiveness.

  • Colossians 3:13

  • Does the Bible require me to forgive and forget?

    • This is a common phrase, but it is not found in the Bible.

    • Hebrews 10:17, 3 – Peter and Paul were forgiven, but their sins were recorded in Scripture. They could not be forgotten!

    • Genesis 50:15-21 – Joseph was willing to forgive but could not forget the sins his brothers had committed against him that put him in the position he was in. He did let go of any desire to retaliate. He showed them love.

  • Must one repent to be forgiven?

  • What about the statements from Jesus and Stephen?