Forgiveness The Bridge to Intimacy Luke 7 36-50

May 24, 2012 | John Goldwater• Listen to Message

The Awkward Scene

Religion's Failure:
The right diagnosis, but the wrong treatment (vs 39)

The Bridge to Intimacy:
Forgiven much=Loves much.
Forgiven Much=Much loved.
Forgiven much=Loyalty, Freedom, Affection, Devotion and Extravagance.
Forgiven little=Loves little.
Who is Forgiven Little? (vs 40-47)

The Awesome Transforming Power of Jesus Christ:
"Then (Jesus) said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven'...Then (Jesus) said to the woman, 'Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.'" (vs 48-50)

1. "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
2. "who is this that can grant sinners peace?"


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