Justice is Essential to Understanding Forgiveness

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:19
Theme: Justice is Essential to Understanding Forgiveness

One: Justice reflects the character of God.

• Our reflection of God's justice is marred by sin.
• God's revelation of justice is revealed in Scripture.

Two: Justice demands more than the common appology.

• Apologies wander through feelings.
• Justice addresses the offense.
• Forgiveness accomplishes reconciliation.

Three: Justice allows for continuing consequences.

• Forgiveness does not necessarily remove consequences.
• Consequences do not necessarily communicate continued displeasure.

Four: Justice reveals the sufficiency of Christ.

• To reveal the true image of God's justice and mercy.
• To address our offense and reconcile us to God.
• To remove eternal consequences and give grace for present sorrow.