Teaching | Forgiving & Being Forgiven | Forgiving As We Have Been Forgiven E01

About this episode

Bethany Allen discusses the importance of forgiveness and addresses common misconceptions while exploring biblical teachings.

Why do we need to forgive? Bethany Allen, Associate Pastor at Bridgetown Church, opens a new series on forgiveness by clearing away common misconceptions and returning to the teachings of Jesus. She walks through what forgiveness is not and invites us to release our grip on revenge and surrender to the justice of God. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 7v36-50; Matthew 6v14-15 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Rebecca from San Antonio, Texas; Mark from Pomona Park, Florida; Drew from Baltimore, Maryland; Larry from Corsicana, Texas; and Josh from Greenville, North Carolina. Thank you all so much! If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give .

People in this episode

Guest: Bethany Allen

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• teachings of Jesus
• revenge
• justice of God
• misconceptions about forgiveness

Keywords

• forgiveness
• Jesus
• revenge
• justice
• Luke 7
• Matthew 6

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bridgetown Church

Places: San Antonio, Texas, Pomona Park, Florida, Baltimore, Maryland, Corsicana, Texas, Greenville, North Carolina

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