Forgiving from the Heart

Forgiving from the Heart 
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 8/27/2023

Sermon Theme: God loves us so much that he sent the Lord Jesus Christ to die in our place so that our sins could be forgiven, and we could be reconciled to God. In the same way, we must extend forgiveness to others so that we might live in unity and harmony with one another. 

I. Context of the Parable - (Matthew 16:18-19)

    A. Importance of Forgiveness - (Matt. 16:18-19)

    B. Frequency of Forgiveness - (Matt. 18:21-22)

II. Content of the Parable - (Matthew 18:23-35)

    A. The Forgiving Master - (Matt. 18:23-27)

    B. The Unforgiving Servant - (Matt. 18:28-35)

    C. Two Questions

II. Application of the Parable

    A. Forgiveness Offered

    B. Forgiveness Understood

    C. Forgiveness Extended