Understand the gospel’s power for reconciliation!

1. Rooted in grace 1-3

God gives grace for the offender.

• GO (Matthew 5:23-24) – take responsibility

God gives grace for the offended.

• GO (Matthew 18:15) – lovingly confront

God gives grace for the mediator.

• GO (Galatians 6:1-2) – gently speak up

2. Characterized by love 4-5

Prayer is key to cultivating and expressing love!
Without love, forgiveness is impossible!

• Focused on the offense, not the relationship
• Caught up by circumstances, not character

What about slavery?

• The gospel works radical change!
• Philemon is challenged to love a slave.

3. Growing in faith 6-7

We demonstrate our fellowship more deeply through reconciliation.
We experience the gospel’s power more intimately through reconciliation.
We influence and refresh other believers through reconciliation.

Reflection questions available here.