God's Forgiveness and Overcoming Feelings of Unforgiveness
Explore the reasons behind feeling unforgiven despite seeking forgiveness from God. Delve into the Greek words for forgiveness, the act of forgiveness as an expression of God's grace, and the role of feelings in understanding forgiveness. Discover insights to help overcome feelings of unforgiveness and embrace the full extent of God's forgiveness in your life.
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Why Dont I Feel Forgiven?
Perhaps, a common feeling most of us, if not all, have had from time to time. We may know what God s word says about forgiveness, and we have done what He says. BUT, we still see something lacking and do not feel forgiven. What can we learn from God s word? Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Failure to fully understand God s forgiveness can be a challenge to us. Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Greek words for forgiveness , (aphesis) to remove one s guilt from wrongdoing. Pardon, release Ephesians 1:7, Acts 2:38, Hebrews 9:22 - remission Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Greek words for forgiveness , (aphi mi) to dismiss or release from a legal or moral obligation. Matthew 6:12, 14-15, Romans 4:7, 1 John 1:9 Matthew 18:27- a forgiven servant Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Greek words for forgiveness , (charizomai) to remit or release, especially where debt is concerned. Luke 7:41-42 two debtors Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 2:13 - forgiven trespasses Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? In these, we can see that forgiveness is not a feeling, but an act of God s grace. It happens based upon our compliance Acts 22:16 wash away sins Acts 3:19, blotted out 1 John 1:7 cleansed Redemption Eph. 1:7, Romans 3:24 Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? This is not to say feelings are not involved. We ought to feel guilt for sin When we repent, we ought to feel that burden lifted Matthew 11:28-30 When we understand forgiveness, we will BUT, feelings can be deceitful 1 John 1:8-10 Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? WHEN God forgives, He forgets Psalm 103:12 (3-4), as far as the east is from the west Micah 7:19, sins cast into the depths of the sea Hebrews 8:12, 10:17 remembered no more Feel Forgiven? Why Don t I
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? His forgiveness CAN be conditional He has the right! Our forgiveness is not a ticket to keep on sinning! Be faithful Revelation 2:10 How we forgive others Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13 1 John 1:7 walking in the light Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Do I believe what He says One reason some don t feel forgiven lack of faith Hebrews 11:6 James 1:5-6, ask in faith, with no doubting Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Do I Understand Gods Forgiveness? Do I believe what He says Maybe I feel like I don t deserve it You don t! But that doesn t mean it is not available! Ephesians 2:8-9, grace Romans 5:6-9, He died for the ungodly Lip service? Luke 18:10-12 the bragging Pharisee Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Have I done what I am supposed to do? Is there something deep down that is telling me things are not right? Have I obeyed Him? Hebrews 5:8-9, 1 John 2:3-5, 1:7-9 it is about living as we should How many go through the motions, with no intention of quitting their sins? No wonder he doesn t feel forgiven! Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Have I done what I am supposed to do? Is there something deep down that is telling me things are not right? Have I genuinely repented? 2 Corinthians 7:11 describes true repentance Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Have I done what I am supposed to do? Have I honestly faced my sins? Poor in spirit Matthew 5:3 Luke 18:13, the tax collector 1 John 1:8-10 Am I lying about my sins? Am I making excuses? Am I blaming others? Psalm 51:1-4 Feel Forgiven? Why Don t I
Have I done what I am supposed to do? Have I shown godly sorrow? This leads to repentance 2 Corinthians 7:10 What is godly sorrow? Genuine sorrow, realizing what you have done to God because of your sin! NO excuses! James 4:7-10, draw near. cleanse your hands. Weep Proverbs 28:13 Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
Have I done what I am supposed to do? Have I forgiven myself? A final observation! IF we have done all that we should do, we MUST forgive ourselves so that we can move on, and press on! Why Don t I Feel Forgiven?
1 John 3:19-22 Are you forgiven? Will you accept it?
