Accepting forgiveness of sin

The conviction of sin

La 1:20; Jn 16:8–9

See also Is 6:5; 1 Ki 8:38–40; Eze 33:10–11; Ac 16:29

The inward response of faith

Acts 16:31 ESV

And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

See also Eph 2:8; Jn 5:24; Jn 3:36; Ro 10:8–10; Ac 13:38–39; Mk 1:14–15; Ac 16:25–34; Ro 3:22–26

The outward response of baptism

Acts 22:16 ESV

And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’

See also Ac 2:38; 1 Pe 3:21; Mk 1:4–5; Ac 8:36; Col 2:11–12

Confession of sin

Pr 28:13; 1 Jn 1:9

See also 2 Sa 12:13; Ps 32:3–5; La 3:40; Le 16:20–22; Le 26:40–42; Lk 15:17–20; Ac 19:18

Repentance

Turning towards God

Acts 3:19 ESV

Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,

See also Is 55:7; 1 Th 1:9; 2 Co 7:10; Mt 3:1–2; Ac 17:30; 2 Ch 6:36–39; Eze 18:21

Turning away from sin

John 8:11 ESV

She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”

See also 1 Pe 2:11; Je 4:3–4; Jn 5:14; Ro 6:11–14; Lk 19:1–10

The making of restitution

Luke 19:8 ESV

And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.”

See also Le 6:1–7; Nu 5:6–8; Pr 6:30–31; Eze 33:12–16

The forgiveness of others

Luke 11:4 ESV

and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

See also Eph 4:32; Mt 6:14–15; Mt 18:21–35; Mk 11:25; Col 3:13