Hope Talks
with Haley Scully & Dustin Anderson
Finding Freedom in Forgiveness – Episode 18
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The thought of forgiving the person who hurt you (or your loved ones) can seem unthinkable, unfair, and unequivocally wrong. For many, the pain is just too real. However, forgiveness is at the heart of God’s character. It’s why Jesus came. And it’s at the heart of healing, growth, and freedom.
In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what forgiveness is, and what is it NOT, along with the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. They also share common misconceptions about forgiveness, why forgiving is difficult, why it’s important, and how to do it. If you struggle with receiving forgiveness from God or extending forgiveness to others, then listen and gain biblical insights and practical steps to help you walk in the freedom of forgiveness.
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Listen in to learn more :
01:09 - 02:21 Importance of Forgiveness in Faith
05:20 - 06:33 Understanding Forgiveness
12:48 - 13:40 Struggling With Forgiveness and Justice
20:47 - 21:45 Lessons of Forgiveness in Scripture
26:22 - 27:57 The Power of Forgiveness
38:50 - 40:40 Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Genesis 3:15,21 -- “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” … The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.”
Matthew 18:21-35 – Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Luke 5:20 -- “When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
Luke 23:34 – “Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Ephesians 4:30-31 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
1 John 1:9 -- “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
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