I. The magnitude of God’s forgiveness

A. Our standing in God’s presence (Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; 6:23)
B. God is willing to wipe the slate clean (1 John 1:9)
C. God will “remember them no more” (Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12)

II. The condition of God’s forgiveness

A. Repent, acknowledging wrongdoing (Acts 2:38; 8:22; 1 John 1:9)
B. Be faithful (1 John 1:7)
C. We must forgive to be forgiven (Matthew 6:12-15; 18:21-35)

III. The need for self-forgiveness

A. A Christian is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
B. There is no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)
C. Leave the “old man” behind! (Romans 6:3-7; Ephesians 4:20-24)