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4. Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Rom. 4:1-9 Gen. 15:6 3:15
a. Old Testament saints looked forward to God's fulfillment of His promise.
b. We look back upon what Christ has done for us. I Pet. 2:22-24
5. Forgiveness comes immediately after confession. v. 5d
C. Learn how to treat one-another. Mt. 6:12, 14-15 18:21-35 Eph. 4:32
1. When you wrong someone else:
a. First deal with your sin before God. Ps. 51:4
b. Openly and honestly confess where you were wrong.
c. Don't make excuses or shift blame.
d. Repentance must be heartfelt.
2. You must forgive as you have been forgiven. Eph. 4:32
a. A great debt has been paid on your behalf. Matt. 18:27
b. Forgiveness is granted freely - by grace, not works.
c. Forgiveness means that the sin is removed, covered over, and pardoned.
You renounce all right to count it against him (her).
d. You must treat the person as if they had not sinned against you.
IV.
Rejoice in God's care for you! v. 6-11 Ps. 51:13 David's instructions for happiness.
A. Turn to God. 6-7 Phil. 4:6-7 Isa. 55:6-7
1. Are you converted?
Who are the "godly" and the "righteous"? v. 6,10
2. Seekthe Lord before it is too late. Isa. 55:6-7
3. Do believers need to confess their sins? I John 1:8-10 Matt. 6:12 Ps. 139:23-24
4. He willprotect you from trouble. v. 6b-7a 31:20,23 61:4 91:1 105:15 I Jn. 5:18
How does this relate to forgiveness of sin?
a. We sin when we think we can take better care of ourselves than God can.
b. Repentance involves trusting God for your happiness, wealth, and security. v. 10b
5. He willsurround you with rejoicing. v. 7b 51:14
B. Be teachable, not stubborn. v. 8-9
1. The LORD makes the right way clear. v. 8 34:8
2. If you continue in your own way, He will break you. v. 9, 10a Acts 26:14
Isa. 1:3 37:29 Jer. 2:24 Pr. 26:3 Heb. 12:5-6
C. Rejoice for the benefits of godliness are great! v. 10-11
1. Yourconfidence in him is well placed. 31:14
Yourjoy is in proportion to your trust in Him.
2. You willalways be surrounded by God's covenant mercy.
3. Shout and rejoice in the LORD! 31:7 95:1 98:4 118:24 122:1 132:4 Phil. 4:4
4. Are You fully expressing the joy of your salvation?
a. Are you thrilled and exuberant when you worship God?
b. Loudly tell of God's holy character and his great works.
V. Conclusion: Isa. 55:6-7
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