1.1 Freedom from bitterness and resentment Ephesians 4:31-32
1.2 Freedom from the power of sin Romans 6:14
1.3 Freedom to love others unconditionally 1 Peter 4:8
2.1 Healing of emotional wounds Psalm 147:3
2.2 Healing of broken relationships Colossians 3:13
2.3 Healing of the soul through God's mercy Psalm 103:2-4
3.1 Peace with God through Christ's sacrifice Romans 5:1
3.2 Peace of mind and heart Philippians 4:7
3.3 Peace in relationships Ephesians 4:2-3
4.1 God's love is shown in His willingness to forgive Psalm 86:5
4.2 God's love is reflected in our forgiveness of others 1 John 4:11
4.3 God's love is perfected in us when we forgive 1 John 4:12
5.1 Forgiveness allows us to grow in grace 2 Peter 3:18
5.2 Forgiveness leads to maturity in Christ Ephesians 4:15
5.3 Forgiveness fosters a spirit of humility and dependence on God James 4:6
6.1 God blesses the merciful Matthew 5:7
6.2 God blesses those who promote peace through forgiveness Matthew 5:9
6.3 God blesses those who forgive as they have been forgiven Ephesians 4:32