Faith Troy Sermons

When we owe anyone something, it robs us of our freedom. Colossians 2:13-14 Forgiveness is a debt metaphor. Four Strategies for getting out of debt: 1. Growth "I can get better." We cannot grow enough to pay God back. Growth doesn't happen as we get ourselves out of debt, but when we find ourselves spiritually bankrupt without Jesus. 2. Changing the Terms "I'm not that bad" We cannot re-negotiate the terms in order to make our debt more manageable. 3. Default "What God? What sin?" We can ignore God and we can ignore sin, but it won't make it go away. 4. Forgiveness Matthew 18 Jesus nailed your IOUs to the cross.