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This document provides an overview of John 20:19-23, which describes Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection and commissioning them. The key points are: 1. Jesus appears to the disciples and shows them his wounds, proving he has been resurrected. He commissions them to continue his work and forgives their sins. 2. Jesus then breathes on the disciples and says "Receive the Holy Spirit," giving them power to forgive sins just as he does. 3. The passage establishes that Jesus is sending the disciples out as he was sent, and that through the church, believers have the authority and responsibility to forgive sins as part of their commission to spread the gospel.
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- 2. Our Text On theevening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, John 20:19–23 (ESV) 2
- 3. Our Text Peace bewith you. When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. John 20:19–23 (ESV) 3
- 4. Our Text As theFather has sent me, even so I am sending you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are John 20:19–23 (ESV) 4
- 5. Our Text forgiven them;if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld. John 20:19–23 (ESV) 5
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- 7. Big Idea …teaching themto observe all that I have commanded you. Matthew 28:20a 7
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- 9. “Peace be withyou” Belief in a risen savior 9
- 10. Born Again Everyone whobelieves that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God… 1 John 5:1a 10
- 11. Salvation Essentials If youconfess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 11
- 12. Again “Peace bewith you.” Jesus Sent Disciples Sent 12
- 13. The reason forthe sending For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 13
- 14. Breath of life Receivethe Holy Spirit 14
- 15. What is happening? Inhim you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13–14 15
- 16. The Spirit isgiven Heard Believed Sealed Guaranteed 16
- 17. What is this? Ifyou forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld. John 20:23 17
- 18. Part of thecommissioning Forgive sins Withhold forgiveness 18
- 19. Let me beclear He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. 1 Peter 2:24a 19
- 20. More Clear My littlechildren, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus 1 John 2:1–2 20
- 21. More Clear Christ therighteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1–2 21
- 22. Propitiation …whom God putforward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. Romans 3:25 22
- 23. Salvation Action But whenChrist appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered Hebrews 9:11–12 23
- 24. Salvation Action once forall into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:11–12 24
- 25. Two Important Things Andbeing made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:9–10 25
- 26. The Two Source ofsalvation High Priest 26
- 27. Speaking of Priest Butyou are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 27
- 28. What have webeen made? and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father… Revelation 1:5–6a 28
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- 30. Only God canforgive sins God forgives Through Jesus By all disciples 30
- 31. The Church Jesusbuilt Foundation Working Dynamics 31
- 32. Foundation And I tellyou, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 32
- 33. Building a greathouse Righteous Revelation Combat Ready Kingdom Keys Judicial Power 33
- 34. Church Discipline Brother offendgo one on one Take 2-3 witnesses Take to Church Expel
- 35. Working …whatever you bindon earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven….I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about Matthew 18:18–20 35
- 36. Working anything they ask,it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:18–20 36
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- 38. Church Dynamics orevangelism The first century church/fellowship was much different than what we have today! Back to the text
- 39. Dynamics If you forgivethe sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld. John 20:23 39
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- 41. William Booth The chief dangerthat confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell. 41
- 42. Forgiveness of sins Thusit is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all Luke 24:46–49 42
- 43. Forgiveness of sins Nations.You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:46–49 43
- 44. More uncomfortable Therefore, confessyour sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16 44
- 45. A Christian Kindness Mybrothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that James 5:19–20 45
- 46. A Christian Kindness whoeverbrings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and covers a multitude of sins. James 5:19–20 46
- 47. A Fellowship doesthis Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Galatians 6:1–2 47
- 48. A Fellowship doesthis Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:1–2 48
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- 51. Confrontation Matthew 18 Done inLove Restoration 51
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- 54. Our Take-Away 1. Weneed to be a fellowship 2. Be in the forgiveness business 3. Give God’s forgiveness to one person this week 54
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Editor's Notes
- #2 John 20:19-23 This should look familiar. Same graphic and theme as More Power
- #3 John 20:19–23 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them,
- #4 “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
- #5 As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are
- #6 forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
- #7 Ever been made to feel uncomfortable?
- #8 Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. If we do it right we can expect the last half of that verse-And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
- #9 John 20:19a On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Confusion- Trial, execution, burial, missing body, women’s tale, angels, Road to Emmaus Fear- We might be next! There is going to have to be a change to develop the first century fellowship
- #10 Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Belief in a risen savior The salvation moment for the disciples John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
- #11 1 John 5:1a Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God…
- #12 Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
- #13 John 20:21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” Jesus Sent Disciples Sent How was Jesus sent? If we are sent then it must look similar.
- #14 John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Salvation to all was the reason Jesus was sent
- #15 John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Receive the Holy Spirit Think Genesis- Creation of Man
- #16 Ephesians 1:13–14 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
- #17 Heard the word of truth Believed in Him Sealing with the Holy Spirit Guarantee of inheritance
- #18 John 20:23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.” I believe it is a part of the “all things”
- #19 Forgive sins Withhold forgiveness Does it make you feel uncomfortable?
- #20 1 Peter 2:24a He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.
- #21 1 John 2:1–2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
- #22 Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. Propitiation- turn away anger with a gift. Process of salvation. The means by which sins are forgiven
- #23 Romans 3:25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
- #24 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered
- #25 once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.
- #26 Hebrews 5:9–10 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. Source High Priest
- #27 Source of eternal salvation High Priest - Priestly order of Melchizedek
- #28 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
- #29 Revelation 1:5–6 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
- #30 A Priest
- #31 God forgives - the act of forgiveness The plan Through Jesus- the purchaser Achieved By all disciples- Implemented First day of the week (think creation) the Father speaks, the Spirit broods, all things created throught the Son
- #32 It’s Foundation How it Works Dynamics of evangelism,
- #33 Who do men say that I am? Matthew 16:17–19 (ESV) 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
- #34 Righteous revelation-Church built on the revelation of Jesus Christ- the great rock the bedrock Combat ready- Combative against the kingdom of Satan- Spoken at a place Kingdom keys- Possess the key of the Kingdom of Heaven. Gate keeper, Judicial or legislative power of the Church- What is bound (forbidden) and loosed (Permitted)
- #35 Brother offend go one on one Take 2-3 witnesses Take to Church Expel
- #36 Matthew 18:-20-…whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven….I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about
- #37 anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.
- #38 Discipline- Matt 18 principle Judicial- Judicial (Church Law) Binding and loosening Rule- Let everything be established by 2 or 3 in charges and in discipline Agreeing Guidance- asking for the answer from Jesus is given by the Father Presence- Jesus is there if we do it right
- #39 The first century church/fellowship was much different than what we have today! Back to the text
- #40 John 20:23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.
- #41 Forgive- proclaim forgiveness that originated in the heart of God and paid for by the death of Jesus Christ Withhold- Keys, binding loosening, discipline. Did you say a prayer or follow Jesus. Is there repentance or recitation?
- #42 Withhold Founder of the Salvation Army-The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell. With this formula converts are made but disciples are not.
- #43 Luke 24:45–49 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all
- #44 nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” If we are going to be the power church, we need to forgive sins. Which also means We need to clean our own house first
- #45 James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Confessions of wrong doings . Missing the mark
- #46 James 5:19–20 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that The truth of the Gospel message
- #47 whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. The truth of the Gospel message
- #48 Galatians 6:1–2 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.
- #49 Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. God’s moral law
- #50 Be a fellowship
- #51 Confrontation Confession Accountability
- #52 Remember Matthew 18 Done in Love Objective is restoration
- #53 Voluntary Regularly
- #54 Discipleship- follow me as I follow Christ Relational- Bearing one another's burdens fulfilling the royal law to Love your brother Friction- as iron sharpens iron
- #55 We need to be a fellowship Be in the forgiveness business Give God’s forgiveness to one person this week
- #56 Prayer