New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Forgiveness of Injuries

• Christ set an example of Lk. 23:34
• Commanded Mk. 11:25; Rom. 12:19
• To be unlimited Mt. 18:22; Lk. 17:4
• A characteristic of saints Ps. 7:4
• Motives to
  • The mercy of God Lk. 6:36
  • Our need of forgiveness Mk. 11:25
  • God's forgiveness of us Eph. 4:32
  • Christ's forgiveness of us Col. 3:13
• A glory to saints Pr. 19:11
• Should be accompanied by
  • Forbearance Col. 3:13
  • Kindness Gen. 45:5-11; Rom. 12:20
  • Blessing and prayer Mt. 5:44
• Promises to Mt. 6:14; Lk. 6:37
• No forgiveness without Mt. 6:15; Jas. 2:13
• Illustrated Mt. 18:23-35
• Exemplified
  • Joseph Gen. 50:20, 21
  • David 1 Sam. 24:7; 2 Sam. 18:5, 19:23
  • Solomon 1 Ki. 1:53
  • Stephen Acts 7:60
  • Paul 2 Tim. 4:16