Unpacking Forgiveness:  A Purpose

Unpacking Forgiveness:  A Purpose
Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-11

We who, amid suffering and unpacking forgiveness, have been emboldened by our heavenly Father¹ to continue forward,² — we are especially qualified to encourage others.³

1. Our merciful Father is the source of all comfort. The combination of “father” and mercy is beautiful:
2. The word translated “comfort” might be better translated as “encourage” or “embolden” (cf. 2 Cor 9:5, 10:1).
3. Those who have been emboldened amid pain are especially qualified to encourage others.

The sermon on forgiveness that pastor Chris referred to can be found here.