Dictionary of Bible Themes A central feature of Jesus Christ's ministry was his declaration that believers' sins were forgiven through their faith in him. Matthew 1:20-21Jesus Christ's ministry of forgiveness was foretold John 1:29Luke 23:33-34 Jesus Christ's exercise of forgiveness See also John 8:3-11Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus Christ has authority on account of his divinity to forgive sins pp Mk 2:1-12 pp Lk 5:17-26 Jesus Christ's authority to forgive is authenticated by his healing of the paralytic. Mark 2:5-7People's offence at Jesus Christ's exercise of forgiveness pp Mt 9:2-3 See also pp Lk 5:20-21 Parables of forgiveness Matthew 18:23-35Luke 7:36-50; 15:11-32 the unmerciful servant the lost son John 20:21-23The church's ministry of forgiveness in Jesus Christ's name See also Acts 2:38; 13:38; 26:15-18See also 1352 covenant, the new2012 Christ, authority 2351 Christ, miracles 2357 Jesus Christ, parables of 2424 gospel, promises of 2530 Christ, death of 2545 Christ, opposition to 5439 pen |
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