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Forgiveness in the Bible - Angee Licaa - 05-05-2022
How do we lead a new believer in the Lord, someone who has only recently come to Him for eternal life? How can we assist them in growing in their faith? I feel that their first goal should be to discover what God has done for them and what He has given them, but unfortunately, it is not the majority of faith leaders' viewpoint.
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If individuals were asked if Jesus died for their sins in the past, present, and future, they would say yes, but if the question was reversed: "Will God charge you if you sin against Him today?" they would say no. They may respond Yes or No, but in either case, the natural reaction is to ask for forgiveness and find a method to atone for their mistake, lest God take away their blessings or bring suffering as they pay their sin debt.
Thus, we discover that, while they believe one thing in principle about their doctrinal knowledge, they live in a way that contradicts their conviction, namely, that the problem of sin has not been fully handled and settled at the cross. The problem of sin continues to be a vicious loop that keeps individuals from progressing in their faith. For them, living a virtuous life is still a never-ending process of facing sin and obtaining forgiveness.
Look for forgiveness.
"And if Christ hasn't been risen, your faith is in vain, and you're still living in sin." (Colossians 15:17)
Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Do you believe, once again, that the true Christ has risen? You must think that you are "no longer in your sins" if you accept that He is resurrected. This does not mean that you will never sin again, for no one can avoid doing so while living in a human body, but it does mean that God will no longer hold you accountable for your sin. This question has been asked hundreds of times, and if their religion is genuine, why are they so preoccupied with seeking forgiveness if they believe in the resurrection? Let's go over the verse again slowly and carefully: "And if Christ hasn't been risen, your faith is in vain, and you're still living in sin." Consider this verse in a different light: you have been rescued from death because of Jesus' resurrection (Romans 6:32). Past, present, and future sins will never be separated from God or death, thanks to Christ's resurrection (Romans 6:32). The resurrection of Christ guarantees us that our sins of the past, present, and future will never again separate us from God, yet this is by no means a guarantee. Once more, there's a crime.
What now separates you from God now that Christ has risen and we are no longer under the control of sin? Is that skepticism?
God's Forgiveness Process
For a brief period of time, God provided the Jews with a temporary solution to their sin problem: they could offer a sin offering. However, this sacrifice did not provide forgiveness, for if it did, we would not need Christ. Those sacrifices, on the other hand, were intended to remind people of their sinfulness and the need for a Savior.
"Those sacrifices, on the contrary, are nothing more than a yearly reminder of transgressions." (Hebrews tenth chapter, verse 3)
In contrast, God's only-begotten Son's flawless once-for-all sacrifice was not just a sacrifice, but also forgiveness, because God no longer recognized our transgressions.
"I will forgive their sin, declares the LORD, and I will not remember their sin any longer" (Jeremiah 31:34).
[The Lord] stated once more, "I will not remember their evil any longer" (Hebrews 10:17).
As a result, those who are in Christ Jesus are no longer under condemnation. (Rom. 8:1-2)
So, everyone believes in Christ is a new creation; old things have gone away, and all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)
We have redemption via Christ's blood, as well as forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (1:17 in Ephesians)
We have redemption, forgiveness of sins, in that child. (1:14 in Colossians)
For Christ also died once for sins, as the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God; He died in the flesh, but He lives in the spirit. (1 Peter 3:18) I write to you, my little ones, since your sins are forgiven in the Lord's name. (1 John 2:12)"
The shedding of blood is a similarity between the Old and New Testament sacrifices, and these are the only two methods to be forgiven of sins, whereas the Old Testament sacrifice is a type of true forgiveness. Through Christ, we receive.