Some Thoughts on Biblical Forgiveness
Selected Passages
JUDICIAL FORGIVENESS — unconditional based on Christ’s work on the Cross.
Psalms 103:8-12
Hebrews 9:11-18,21-22
Romans 10:4, 8-13
We must receive Christ to receive judicial forgiveness!
RELATIONAL FORGIVENESS — conditional based on my relationship with others.
Lord’s Prayer-Matthew 6:9-15
Christ’s Example-Luke23:34. Father forgive them.
Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-13
Fellowship with God- I John 1:5-9; I John 2:8-11
Our Prayers hindered- Mark 11:24-26