Forgiveness and Discipline

"Forgiveness and Discipline" – John 20:23 I. Forgiveness and church discipline (Mark 11:25; Mt. 6:14-15; Mt. 18:21-22, 34-35; Acts 7:60; Lk. 17:3-4; Mt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5:1-2, 11-13; 2 Cor. 2:5-11; Mt. 16:17-19; Gal. 6:1; 1 Tim. 5:1-2; Mt. 18:18; Col. 3:12-13; Eccl. 3:1-8) II. Forgiveness and punishment (Heb. 12:5-11; Prov. 13:24; Prov. 22:15; Prov. 23:13-14) III. Seeing God's purpose in sin committed against us (Gen. 45:1-11; Gen. 50:15-21)