Session Start: Mon May 21 22:20:21 2001
<catgurl> Tonight's Study is called Guidelines in Forgiveness
<catgurl> We first will focus on the Instructions to forgiveness
<catgurl> We are compelled to Forgive.... it is not optional
<catgurl> nas zech 7:9
* ^TheWord^ Zechariah 7:9 "Thus has the Lord of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;
<catgurl> this points out that u should execute judgment and show compassion to people.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
<catgurl> god will take care of everything... just bring your problems to God
<catgurl> don't take your hatred out on the person... as in fighting etc.. Talk to God about your problems.
<catgurl> Our Forgiveness cannot be limited.
Mathew 18:21 Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"
<LuvsGod`> forgive and forget...
<catgurl> you should forgive someone infinite many times basically
Mathew 5:23 "Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
Mathew 5:24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
Mathew 5:25 "Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.
Mathew 5:26 "Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.
Ephessians 4:26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
<catgurl> you can be angry but do not sin while you are angry
<catgurl> speak to god about your problems he will listen
<catgurl> There are cautions & consequences in not forgiving.

Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
<catgurl> don't offend your brother or anyone... its hard to get their friendship back
<Huricane^> Father God, I come to you to pray for a friend. Lord, you know his situation and I just lift him up to you. Heal his body and heal him father that he can serve you.
<catgurl> Forgive or not be forgiven
<Huricane^> amen
Mathew 6:14 "For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Mathew 6:15 "But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.
<Catgurl> if your forgive others God will also forgive you
<Catgurl> if you don't forgive others god will not forgive you.
<Catgurl> so basically we should all forgive others no matter what they've done to us
<Catgurl> nas 1jn 3:15
1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
1 John 4:20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.
<Catgurl> forgiveness leaves no room for hate
<catgurl> Reasons for Forgiveness
<catgurl> We have been forgiven...
<catgurl> 1st john says that forgiveness brings fellowship... with the father and our brother
<catgurl> fellowship is a very warm.. nice thing to have
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
<catgurl> We all will stand equally before the father in judgment
Romans 2:11 For there is no partiality with God.
Ephesians 6:9 And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
<catgurl> basically god isn't partial in who u are
<catgurl> there is no "big name" person when your dealing with god
<catgurl> we are all equal.. Except when it comes to who is saved etc
Colossians 3:25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
<catgurl> that is the great thing about the Lord... he punishes you if u do wrong.. doesn't give u partiality if your a big name in town etc
<catgurl> nas job 13:10
Job 13:10 "He will surely reprove you If you secretly show partiality.
<catgurl> in proverbs 22, Isaiah 56, and Jonah 4 it shows that god is no respecter of persons
Romans 14:10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.
<catgurl> Forgiveness, not judgment is required
<catgurl> you should not judge one another
<catgurl> no matter what they may do
<catgurl> and i know this is a fault of many even me
<catgurl> we just have to work to get over it
<Catgurl> and leave our life in the hands of the Lord
<Catgurl> Results of Forgiveness
<Catgurl> Genesis 50 points out that...
<Catgurl> Fellowship is Restored
<Catgurl> nas luke 15:22
Luke 15:22 "But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;
Mathew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.
Mathew 11:26 "Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.
<Catgurl> Joy is Renewed
Luke 15:7 "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
<Catgurl> this is shown in each of 3 parables
Luke 15:7 "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
Psalms 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Psalms 51:8 Make me to hear joy and gladness, Let the bones which You have broken rejoice.
Psalms 51:9 Hide Your face from my sins And blot out all my iniquities.
Psalms 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
<catgurl> Truths in Forgiveness
<catgurl> Genesis 50 points out that...
<catgurl> 1. We are compelled to forgive whom God has already forgiven. It is the Father's command-will.. It is not optional.
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<catgurl> 2. Our forgiveness sometimes opens the door for others to seek and receive forgiveness from God.
<catgurl> Thus removing their guilt and making room for joy.
<catgurl> II Samuel 19 points out that...
<catgurl> 1. It takes two people for reconcilliation, both have to be willing.
<catgurl> 2. Peace must take priority.
<catgurl> 3. Life goes on when reconcilliation is not possible.
<catgurl> Resolution is the only possibility.
<catgurl> Luke 15 points out that...
<catgurl> 1. Reconcilliation occurs when both free wills come together as one and that is the same as the Father's. The latter is imperative.
<catgurl> 2. The desired relationship is established. The original is raised beyond what it previously was.
<catgurl> And last but not least....
<catgurl> Ephesians 4:31-32
<catgurl> points out that..
<catgurl> 1. Sins of attitude break and separate relationships.
<catgurl> 2. The fruit of the Spirit overcomes this danger.
<catgurl> nas gal 5:14
* Huricane^ 6@ 7NASB 6@ 14 Galations 5:14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
<catgurl> i believe the most important thing to remember is that God doesnt act on partiality and that you should always forgive someone no matter what... and that you shouldnt judge a person no matter waht they may do
<catgurl> I leave u with this scripture.. i'm sure alot of yall remember it.. but i think its important to think about
<catgurl> nas mat 18:21
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* Huricane^ 6! 4nasb 6 ! : 13 Mathew 18:21 Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"
<catgurl> and Lord please be with our Brother Pastoron in this time of sickness and heal him.
Mathew 18:22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
<LuvsGod`> verses 15 - 17 are good for this study too
<catgurl> always remember to forgive :)
Mathew 18:15 "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.
Mathew 18:15 "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.
Mathew 18:16 "But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed.
Mathew 18:17 "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
Mathew 18:15 "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.
Mathew 18:16 "But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed.
Mathew 18:17 "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

<catgurl> luvs would u do the closing prayer?
<LuvsGod`> Dear Father, we come to you in prayer...we lift each and every prayer request to you right now, Lord.
<LuvsGod`> You know each heart, each need, each hurt...We lift bro Ron...he is sick again, Lord.
<LuvsGod`> Please touch Ron with your healing hand, Lord.
<LuvsGod`> we thank you for all things, bad and good
<Huricane^> Yes Lord
<LuvsGod`> help us to grow in You, Lord
<LuvsGod`> help bible4us to remain in your will.
<LuvsGod`> Show us what YOU would have us to do.
<LuvsGod`> In Jesus Name I Pray, Amen

Session Close: Mon May 21 23:03:48 2001