“Forgiveness of Biblical Proportions” Part 1, John 21, Pastor Jim Davis

John 21:3-6, 15-17

We just came through Easter.

Holy Spirit - gives power to perform; makes Christ more real in your life.

From Crucifixion to Pentecost.

Peter - went fishing...?

Peter might’ve been depressed, couldn’t believe crucifixion (shame) happened, didn’t believe resurrection happened, Jesus gone.
Mourning.

Hope.
Where is His body?

Love. Jesus’ mother went to the tomb to take His body away.

Get at the end of yourself——where God can now work on you.
Morning. Brand new day.

Peter - leader of dejected souls.
Knew not that it was Jesus on the shore cooking breakfast. Hearts dulled by grief.

🎵 He was there all the time.
There to forgive your sins.
Bring you into fellowship with Him.

Forgiveness in the Bible:
Saul of Tarsus - smitten by bright light, change of heart, became St.Paul.

Joseph - sold into Egypt by jealous brothers, became VP of the country.

David and Bathsheba.

A blast of grace.

Peter, do you love me?
3x He asks.
Agape - I love you no matter what.
Phileo - buddies

You KNOW that I love you, Lord.
Tend my lambs.
Feed my sheep.
Tend my sheep.

What it means for Jesus to turn the Church over to Peter and the disciples.

Your sin too big?
Unforgivable?
Jesus to Peter: The Church that I died for, came to Esrth for, took away my perfection for = most dearest to me.