We have received a new identity in Christ and that leads to new activity in the world. In Ephesians 4:25-32, Paul tells Christians that they have a new way to use the truth, a new way to be angry, a new way to use their hands and mouth, a new way to view sin, and a new way to respond to sin. Like Jesus has forgiven us, at great cost to himself, we too are to forgive those who sin against us. Forgiveness is not diminishing sin, enabling sin, letting someone brake the law without facing consequences, ceasing to feel pain, trusting, or reconciliation. Sin is a big deal and forgiveness is very costly. Forgiveness is so costly that Jesus had to die in order that we could be forgiven by God. Forgiveness is releasing someone from a debt they owe, forsaking revenge, leaving final justice in God's hands, and wanting good for your offender. When we are sinned against, we have two choices: forgive or get bitter. Forgiven people forgive.

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"Forgiven" out of Ephesians 4:25-32, by Pastor Brett Baggett, was preached at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee on Sunday, June 16th, 2013. Week #11 in Ekklesia's 16 week sermon series titled "Ephesians | A sermon serious about our unshakeable identity in Christ."