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Forgiving others is an evidence of true grace, and a duty of obedience to our king, therefore, those who have been forgiven by God must forgive others.

Sermon preached by Harry Fujiwara on Luke 23:32-38

This sermon examines the theological weight of individual transgressions by analyzing James 2, arguing that there is no such thing as a 'little sin' because breaking one point of the law renders a person guilty of the whole. The message highlights the hypocrisy of showing partiality to the wealthy while despising the poor, identifying this behavior as a form of blasphemy that violates the royal law of loving one's neighbor. It emphasizes the inescapable guilt and judgment that accompany sin, using the historical example of Jonathan Edwards' sermon to illustrate the necessity of fearing God and recognizing human depravity. However, the central focus remains on the triumph of divine mercy over judgment, achieved through the atoning work of Christ on the cross. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call for believers to receive this mercy and extend it to others, urging a spirit of charity and forgiveness rather than harshness and condemnation.

1. As Sinners Needing Forgiveness 2. As Sinners Believing In Jesus 3. As Sinner Forgiving Others

"But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe." (Romans 3:21-22, NKJV)

Main Points 1. God judges rebellion with destruction and death. 2. God brings resurrection and life to those who repent and believe in Him. This sermon examines God's judgment against Israel's rebellion and idolatry in Hosea 13, contrasting the nation's former prominence with its spiritual decline and coming destruction. Despite God's faithful provision and repeated warnings, His people forgot Him in their prosperity, turned to false gods, and placed their confidence in human rulers rather than their only Savior. Through vivid images of wild animals, childbirth, and death, the passage reveals the seriousness of sin and the consequences of refusing to repent. Yet even in this dark chapter, there is hope. God promises to demonstrate His power over death, pointing toward Israel's future restoration and the ultimate victory over death through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with an invitation for unbelievers to repent and trust in Christ for salvation and for wandering believers to return to God and experience His forgiveness and restoration.