117. Pardon, The Laws of
117. Pardon, The Laws of
117 THE LAWS OF PARDON
INTRODUCTION What does pardon mean? Answer: restored as before.
(Job 7:21; Jeremiah 5:20.) Mercy triumphs over justice.
1. The two laws of pardon. Alien sinner. \iVhat must I do to be saved?
2. Whom has God authorized to answer the quest ion? (Matthew 16:16-19; John 20:23; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.) 3. What did God authorize them to an swer. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-48.) 4. What did they answer? (Acts 2:38.) (a) Conversion of Saul. (Acts 22:16.) (b) Conversion of Jailor. (Acts 16:30-33.) 5. The apostles gave the answer to suit the sinner’s condition.
(a) Illustration.
6. Second law. Erring Christians .
(a) The prodigal son. (Luke 15:11-32.) (b) Simon. (Acts 8:13-24.) (c) 1 John 1:9; James 5:16.