Darkness: The painting's dark background signifies sin. It is the world of darkness within us that the light of Jesus Christ seeks to invade.
Guilt: The mallet and the spike in the man's hands are reminders that each of us is responsible for the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Repentence: The contemporary man is in the painting is in despair and ready to fall to the ground. His expression carries the pain of sin and his helplessness reflects total dependence on Jesus Christ for his salvation.
Grace: The figure upholding the repentant man is a picture of God's own grace. He is the ever-present Jesus ready to receive and redeem all who have been broken by the power of sin.
Redemption: The setting of Forgiven is Mt. Calvary, the place where Jesus was crucified. It is here he died to redeem us to God. It is here that each sinner must come to be fogiven.
Strength: Jesus hands are slightly over sized, showing strength. They remind us that we cannot rely on our own strength; we are totally dependent upon the Lord.
Holiness: The Halo of Light around Jesus's head signifies His Holiness and Divinity.
Change: The wounded hand of Jesus over the man's heart upholds him and reveals God's desire to change all hearts by the power of love.
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