Forgiveness 1 John 1:5-2:2 “I have forgiven the killers and have no bitterness because forgiveness brings healing and our land needs healing from hatred.

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Forgiveness 1 John 1:5-2:2

“I have forgiven the killers and have no bitterness because forgiveness brings healing and our land needs healing from hatred and violence… God in Christ has forgiven me and expects His followers to do the same.” Gladys Staines

“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” Micah 7:18 The Character of God

We all need forgiveness The Character of God

“What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness. I have no-one to forgive me.” Marghanita Laski

God delights to forgive The Character of God

“The blood of Jesus, his son, purifies us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1 The Cross of Christ

“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:2

“If a brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying 'I repent,' you must forgive them.” Luke 17:4 Forgive as we have been Forgiven

“Holding on to your resentment means you are locked into your victimhood. When you forgive, you let go, it sets you free.” Desmond Tutu

Forgiveness is based in the character of God and is made possible by the cross of Christ so that we can forgive as we have been forgiven