What does it mean to forgive “from the heart”? Walking through Matthew 18:21–35, this message shows the extent of Christian forgiveness (70×7) and the motive that makes it possible—God’s immeasurable mercy toward us. You’ll learn the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why repeated forgiveness doesn’t erase church discipline, how personal mercy coexists with the state’s duty to punish evil (Romans 13), and practical ways to keep bitterness from taking root. Includes a striking modern example of public forgiveness and pastoral counsel for lifelong practice.

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(0:00) Matthew 18:21–35 — Peter’s Question on Forgiveness
(3:50) At the Memorial — Charlie Kirk’s Widow Forgives
(7:57) What Is Forgiveness? Releasing the Debt
(17:08) Seventy Times Seven — Continual Forgiveness
(19:49) Justice vs Mercy — Government and the Christian (Rom 13)
(24:45) Church Discipline and a Forgiving Spirit
(28:29) Forgiveness vs Reconciliation
(30:40) The Gospel Illustrated — Charlie Kirk and His Killer
(35:03) Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
(45:09) Applications and Closing Prayer

Ryan Fullerton pastors at @Immanuelky

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