Let us say something about fasting, because many, for want of knowing its usefulness, undervalue its necessity, and some reject it as almost superfluous; while, on the other hand where the use of it is not well understood, it easily degenerates into superstition. Holy and legitimate fasting is directed to three ends; for we practice it either as a restraint on the flesh, to preserve it from licentiousness, or as a preparation for prayers and pious meditations, or as a testimony of our humiliation in the presence of God when we are desirous of confessing our guilt before him.
John Calvin

Forgiving the sins of others

Forgiving the sins of others

by Glen on 2003-02-09 08:19:39

This is a simple scripture study, asking some basic questions about forgiving sin.

Who sins? 1 Kings 8:46

Why does God care about our sin? Matt 18:14

Why should we care about our sin? Gen 4:6-7, Matt 12:36-39, Luke 16:22-25

What did God do about our sin? Matt 11:28-30, John 3:16, Matt 20:28, Matt 9:12-13

What should we do about our sin? Matt 4:17, Acts 2:38-39

What should we do about others’ sin? (what did Jesus do – he’s our example)

  • Matt 18:18-22
    • – bind and loose what?
    • – 2-2 agree about what? What is the context!?
  • 2-3 & Jeuss in midst = authority to deal with sin where?

Which is more important, to heal or to forgive sin? Matt 9:1-6

What is the great commission?

  • Luke 24:47 Sins and what? (clothed, preach, repentance, forgiveness)
  • Mark 16:15 Preaching & Miracles (preach, believe, baptized, saved)
  • Matt 28:19-20 (make disciples, baptizing in name of…, teaching)

John 14:12-14 What is the goal and condition of Jesus doing what we ask? (this is one example of only a few places mentioned)

Acts 26:16-18 Our responsibility as Christians is to bear witness so that their eyes might be opened and they would turn, find forgiveness, and be sanctified in faith.