F O R G I V E N E S S

Ephesians 4:30-32

THE PASSAGE:
    _{^{Ephesians 4:30-32}}

THE KEY PHRASES:
    _{^{Ephesians 4:31}}

>  Bitterness = longstanding resentment .

>  Rage & Anger = burst of temper and unresolved anger 

>  Brawling & Slander = insulting language.

>  Malice = ill will .

All of these are simply the results of being unforgiving.
  

WHY WE NEED TO FORGIVE:
    _{^{Ephesians 4:30     Matthew 5:23-24     Matthew 6:12-15}}

Dad cares about how His kids get along .

Forgiveness is a command , not an option .
  

HOW DO WE FORGIVE:
    _{^{Ephesians 4:32     Romans 12:14-21     1 Peter 3:8-12     Matthew 18:21-35}}

Remember how you have been forgiven .

Remember who they belong to .

Give grace, not justice .
 

RESULTS OF FORGIVENESS:
    _{^{Ephesians 4:32     Matthew 11:28-30     Matthew 18:31-35}}

We get rid of our baggage .

We have a greater impact on others.

We have a better relationship with Dad

“Genuine forgiveness, from the heart, is required of all who have been forgiven.” David Guzik