Scripture (referenced): 1 Corinthians 15:1–4

Scripture (inferred): 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:13–14; Hebrews 10:14; Romans 8:1

Themes: difficulty of self-forgiveness as misalignment with God’s view; forgiveness as received not achieved; identity as new creation versus past self; shame and guilt losing power through agreement with the finished work of Christ.

Keywords: forgiveness, shame, guilt, identity, finished work, new creation, grace, freedom, repentance, belief