Forgiveness is not something that comes easy. Forgiveness is either never given or too freely expressed. But as Christians we are faces with the tough question of “how do I respond when the need for forgiveness and my faith collide?” That’s the faith question for this episode.
In this episode, Chris and Lanny dissect the need for forgiveness by looking at forgiveness from God’s point of view to release the power sincere forgiveness can have in our lives.
Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith.
Tweetable quotes from the episode:
“Holiness is beautiful; brokenness is meaningful.”- Lanny Smith
“Forgiveness means that with a sincere heart, we cancel our offender’s debt against us. It is a personal decision that necessitates surrendering our bitterness and rage in an act of trusting in God.” – Lori Schumaker
“It takes two to reconcile but it only takes one to forgive.”-Lanny Smith
Bible References:
Matthew 18:21-35 NLT - Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor - Bible Gateway
Matthew 6:5-15 NLT - Teaching about Prayer and Fasting - Bible Gateway
Romans 12:17-19 NLT - Never pay back evil with more evil. Do - Bible Gateway
Psalm 103:12 NLT - He has removed our sins as far from us - Bible Gateway
Luke 17:3-4 NLT - So watch yourselves! “If another - Bible Gateway
Luke 23:34-35 NLT - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, - Bible Gateway
Additional Resources:
Town & Country Christian Church
Town & Country Christian Church | Facebook
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
I’m Still Learning to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom