need for forgiveness

Question 1

give intro on forgiveness

Answer 1

-forgiveness= a prominent theme within the bible
-we live in a fallen world (genesis 3) and so need to be seeking forgiveness from god

Question 2

what are the 2 passages for need for forgiveness?

Answer 2

-matthew 6
-colossians 3

Question 3

what does matthew 6 say?

Answer 3

“if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you”

Question 4

what does matthew 6 refer to/context?

Answer 4

follow the lord’s prayer that jesus teaches- jesus said we should forgive “seventy seven times”- no limit to forgiveness

Question 5

what does colossians 3 say?

Answer 5

“clothe yourselves with compassion […] forgive as the lord forgave you”

Question 6

what does colossians 3 refer to/context?

Answer 6

forgiveness is a conscious choice one must ‘put on’- lord forgave us for our sins (saved from original sin through death of jesus) so we should forgive others