Relationships - Grace and Forgiveness

God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves. In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God’s grace, which he has given to us so fully and freely. God, with full wisdom and understanding, let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted, and he planned to do it through Christ. His goal was to carry out his plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head. —Ephesians 1:6b - 10

The New Testament word for Grace is Charis.
Charis - focus on the provision of salvation, good will, loving-kindness, favor

Grace is getting what you need rather than what you deserve.

1. The forgiveness we receive is a
   Reveal Answer
   of God’s grace.
   

   —Ephesians 1:6b & 7

2. Forgiveness is a

   Reveal Answer
   of Grace.

   Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. —- Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

3. Forgiveness is an

   Reveal Answer
   of Grace.

   For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. —Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV)

4. Forgiveness
   Reveal Answer
   to be extended because of Grace.
   

   Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. —Matthew 18:21-22(NIV)