The Joy of Forgiveness

The Joy of Forgiveness
Christ Proclamation Church
Psalms 32:1-11
August 12, 2018

Sermon Theme: When we're enslaved to our sin, there is the suffering of our body wasting away as the consequence of silence and guilt. True believers, however, know the joy of confessing sin, being forgiven, and experiencing God's on-going protection and instruction in their lives.

I. The Blessing of Forgiven Sin – (Ps. 32:1-2)
   A. The Blessing of a Clean Record – (v.1)
   B. The Blessing of a Clean Heart – (v.2)

II. The Burden of Covering Sin – (Ps. 32:3-5)
   A. The Waste of Silence – (v.3)
   B. The Weariness of Guilt – (v.4)
   C. The Wonder of Confession – (v.5)

III. The Benefits of Confessing Sin – (Ps. 32:6-11)
   A. The Blessing of God's Protection – (vv.6-7)
   B. The Blessing of God's Instruction – (vv.9-11)
   C. The Blessing of God's Love – (vv.10-11)