#9-50 most Important Bible Teachings
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In Jesus, All is Forgiven
In Jesus, All is Forgiven
7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.
Tragically, as children of Adam and Eve, you and I and all mankind were born in rebellion against God. God is holy, and as one of the prophets in the Old Testament testified, God’s “eyes are too pure to look on evil; [he] cannot tolerate wrongdoing” (Habakkuk 1:13)
13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
13 You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong, why do you idly look at traitors and remain silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he?
How can God even stand me to call Him my savior and my reward?
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
When people receive God’s gift of Jesus, they receive a key benefit—God’s forgiveness: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Ephesians 1:7).
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
What is involved in God’s forgiveness?
What is involved in God’s forgiveness?
God’s forgiveness is complete
Christian, as God’s child, His forgiveness of you is complete because Jesus’ work is completed. God’s justice was satisfied, and complete forgiveness is yours.
God’s forgiveness is permanent
When it comes to forgiveness, God is not like us. When He forgives, He also forgets. Psalm 103:12 says,
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
When a person thoroughly forsakes their sins, God thoroughly forgives him and remembers his sins no more.
God’s forgiveness is unending
You’ve likely heard the expression “a gift that keeps on giving.” That perfectly describes God’s forgiveness through His Son. Whether our sins are few or many, or whether they are big or small, God has forgiven them
God’s forgiveness is to be shared
One of the greatest blessings of God’s forgiveness is the opportunity we have to pass that same mercy on to others
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
“7 Times no… 70 X 7 times
21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”
22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.
A willingness to forgive others is a key identifying mark of a true believer. Forgiveness from God is man’s deepest need, and forgiveness of others is man’s highest achievement. And such forgiveness should begin in our own home, toward those who are closest to us.
God’s forgiveness is consistent
While it’s true that God forgives sin, it’s also true that He overlooks none. So when you do sin, you should immediately confess that sin, knowing that God is faithful to extend His forgiveness to us. That’s what 1 John 1:9 talks about
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
God’s forgiveness should change you
But we need to be careful we don’t take advantage of His forgiveness and assume He will overlook sin in our lives.
Each act of forgiveness is an opportunity to learn a lesson, and learn how to avoid the same sin in the future.
Not only should we confess every sin as quickly as possible, but we should ask God for His wisdom and strength in resisting sin.
The fact He is faithful to forgive should motivate us toward holy living.
What Does This Mean for You?
Many believers struggle with some sin they think is too big for God to forgive.
If this describes you, remember that God’s grace is bigger than all your sin.
Sure, there may be some fallout you will have to deal with in the aftermath.
Broken relationships are hard to mend.
Broken laws have their just penalties.
Borrowed and mismanaged money must be repaid.
However, God’s cleansing love and forgiveness can see you through any and all consequences.
If you haven’t experienced God’s forgiveness, it all starts with receiving God’s gift—Jesus Christ.
Accept His forgiveness, embrace His mercy, and trust in His powerful promise that His forgiveness is forever. What a Savior!