Matthew 6:14-15 Forgiveness...or not

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:14–15 are some of the most searching and unsettling in all of Scripture:

“If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

In this message, we take a careful, verse-by-verse deep dive into Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness—examining the grammar, the Greek, the context of the Lord’s Prayer, and the theological weight of what He is saying.

Is forgiveness a condition for salvation?
What does it mean to “forgive” in biblical terms?
How does this warning fit with grace, justification, and the gospel?
And how did Jesus Himself live out this teaching all the way to the cross?

This sermon moves from historical background to careful exegesis, and finally to practical, searching application—calling every believer to examine their heart, their relationships, and their understanding of grace.

A message for anyone who struggles with bitterness, wounded relationships, or the cost of true forgiveness.