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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus' Authority to Forgive Sins (9:1-8)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Matthew
JESUS RULES NATURE-AND DISCIPLES (8:1-9:38)
Jesus' Authority over Nature and Disciples (8:23-9:17)
Jesus' Authority to Forgive Sins (9:1-8)
Jesus' Authority to Forgive Sins (9:1-8)
- Jesus Is Moved by Our Faith, Even on Behalf of Others (9:1-2)
- We Need Forgiveness Even More Than Physical Healing (9:2)
- Speaking for God Usually Invites Opposition (9:3-4)
- Jesus' Authority to Heal Demonstrates His Authority to Forgive (9:5-7)
- Jesus' Signs of Authority Bring God Glory (9:8)
Jesus' authority to heal the body testifies to his authority to forgive (9:6-7; compare 9:12). Jesus' authority (vv. 6, 8) is a central focus of the context (7:29; 8:9, 27; compare 28:18). This narrative teaches us a number of lessons.
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