Joel 3

verse 1 – Behold – means to get someones attention because the subject to be shared is very important

—the Lord is coming back soon

v2 – the battle of Armageddon is mentioned

1. the battle of Armageddon is a real battle – Joel 3:1-2

2. Demon forces help influence nations – Daniel 10:12-14

-we fight against principalities and powers

3. The battle of Armageddon is between God and humanity – Zephaniah 3:8

4. The battle of Armageddon is not the end of the world – Matthew 24:36-44

-Jesus returns at the end of the battle of Armageddon

-the millenial kingdom of then set up where Jesus rules for 1,000 years

***One of the great things that happens when Jesus returns is Israel wil be saved and restored back to the Lord

——The Jewish people are returning back to Israel – Is 11:11-12

——-Israel will be saved – Zechariah 12:9-11a, 13:1

     How is Israel restored back to Jesus?

             THROUGH FORGIVENESS

Relationship – to be saved, forgiveness is present

Fellowship – to stay close to Jesus, we need forgiveness for any sins we commit

1 John 1:9

If we – this reveals the fact that we will sin even after salvation – I John 1:8,10

a. we must take responsibility for our sins

b. when we sin we brake fellowship with the Lord and need forgiveness

Confess – means to say the same thing God says

              – means to agree with the Lord

Confession is not just talk, but we have sinned and need to repent

                     THE LORD FORGIVES

1. God is a Forgiving God – Jeremiah 31:34

-it is the Lord’s nature and core and essence to forgive

-Isaiah 55:7…Psalm 130:3-4…Psalm 103: 1-12

     2 Things To Note:

1. The Lord cannot forgive a sin that is hidden – Proverbs 28:13

2. A lie from the enemy

You have gone too far and have sinned too much and too badly to be forgiven – God forgives ALL………of our sins

2. Rejecting jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord will not be forgiven – Matthew 12:22-32

-this is when you die in a state of rejecting jesus

                                BELIEVERS MUST FORGIVE

forgive – mans to let go of….release…..to give up the right to hurt someone else for hurting you

(1.)  FORGIVING IS OBEDIENCE – Eph 4:32 & Col 3:12-13

-it is a decision…intentional…it is not an option

-it is not a feeling and an emotion

(2.) FORGIVING DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE CONSEQUENCES OR FORGET WHAT HAPPENS – PHIL 3:13-14

-Do not let what has happened to you consume you…you will not always forget someone hurting you