The One Who Forgives Our Sins
Luke 5:17-26
Main Point:Jesus, the Messiah, has power to heal us, and authority to forgive our sins!
1.The paralyzed man’s friends had great faith & made great effort to obtain his healing. (verses 18-19)
The news had spread of Jesus the Healer.(verse 15)
Jesus declares the man’s sins are forgiven!(verse 20)
2.The Pharisees and teachers of the Law think to themselves that Jesus is a blasphemer, since only God can forgive sins. (verse 21)
3.Jesus confronts them and demonstrates that not only does He have the power to heal, but also authority to forgive.
(verses 22-25)
They are amazed!
(verse 26)
I John 1:8-10
We must receive forgiveness!