Tom Leonard - May 5, 2013
The One Who Forgives Our Sins
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!
Scripture References: Luke 5:17-26, John 1:14, 1 John 1:8-10
