Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6652 forgiveness » 6654 forgiveness, Jesus Christ's ministry of
A central feature of Jesus Christ's ministry was his declaration that believers' sins were forgiven through their faith in him.
Jesus Christ's ministry of forgiveness was foretold
Matthew 1:20-21; John 1:29
Jesus Christ's exercise of forgiveness
Luke 23:33-34 See also John 8:3-11
Jesus Christ has authority on account of his divinity to forgive sins
Matthew 9:1-8 pp Mark 2:1-12 pp Luke 5:17-26 Jesus Christ's authority to forgive is authenticated by his healing of the paralytic.
People's offence at Jesus Christ's exercise of forgiveness
Mark 2:5-7 pp Matthew 9:2-3 pp Luke 5:20-21
Parables of forgiveness
See also
Matthew 18:23-35 the unmerciful servant; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 15:11-32 the lost son
The church's ministry of forgiveness in Jesus Christ's name
John 20:21-23 See also Acts 2:38; Acts 13:38; Acts 26:15-18
1352 covenant, the new 2012 Christ, authority 2351 Christ, miracles 2357 Christ, parables 2424 gospel, promises 2530 Christ, death of 2545 Christ, opposition to 5438 parables
