Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church
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Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Others? | You Asked For It
Is forgiveness really possible when someone has deeply wounded you? In this episode from our "You Asked For It" summer series, we tackle one of life's most challenging topics: biblical forgiveness. Discover why everything you think you know about forgiveness might be wrong, and learn the life-changing truth about what it means to truly forgive others.
🎧 What You'll Learn:
- The 3 myths about forgiveness that keep us stuck
- Why fairness has nothing to do with biblical forgiveness
- The 4 specific decisions that lead to true freedom
- How unforgiveness becomes spiritual and emotional poison
- A powerful true story of forgiving the unforgivable
📝 Show Notes:
Key Scripture References:
- Matthew 5:43-44 - Love your enemies
- Ephesians 4:32 - Forgiving as Christ forgave you
- Matthew 6:14-15 - The connection between forgiving others and God's forgiveness
- Psalm 103:10-12 - God's unfair mercy toward us
Main Teaching Points:
What Forgiveness IS NOT:
- Forgetting the hurt
- Fair or deserved
- Based on feelings
What Forgiveness IS - 4 Key Decisions:
- Release - Stop dwelling, give it to God first (vertical before horizontal)
- Embrace - Choose mercy and grace (not giving what's deserved, giving what's not deserved)
- Pardon - Complete forgiveness, no double jeopardy
- Live Again - Break free from bitterness to experience joy and relationships
💡 Action Steps:
- Identify - Who do you need to forgive? What hurt are you holding onto?
- Pray First - Take it to God before going to the person (vertical transaction)
- Choose Daily - Forgiveness is a decision, not a one-time event
- Seek Support - Don't walk this journey alone - connect with our pastoral care team
🤝 Connect With Us:
- Need prayer or counseling support? Email: office@grandpointchurch.com
- Join our small groups for continued biblical community
- Download our church app for daily devotionals and prayer requests
Next Week: "How Do I Know God's Will For My Life?" - Submit your questions for our series finale!
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