1. Reconciliation in the New Testament

2. Jesus’ Ministry Preaching Repentence (Mk 1:14-15) Forgiving Sins / Healing Sickness (Mt 9:2, 6; 18:21-35; 26:28; Mk 2:15-17; 11:25-26; Lk 1:77; 7:34-50; 15:1-2, 7, 10, 11-32; 18:9=14; 19:1-10; 23:34; 24:27; Jn 1:29; 5:14; 8:3-11) Table Fellowship as Reconciliation

3. Jesus Authorizes His Followers’ Ministry Matthew 18:15-18 Matthew 16:18-19 John 20:19-23

4. Jesus’ Followers Exercise Authority to Forgive Sins 1 Corinthians 5:3-5 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 2 Timothy 2:19 Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25

5. NT Categories of Sins 1 John 5:16 Revelation 2:14-16 Revelation 2:20-23

6. Restrictions on Forgiveness (?) Matthew 12:31-32 Mark 3:28-30 Luke 12:10 Hebrews 6:4-8; 10:26-31; 12:14-17 1 John 5:16b Revelation 2:4, 5