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How do we know Christ's power to forgive sins is true?

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Christ demonstrated His power to forgive sins through His actions and declarations, validated by His authority as God incarnate (Colossians 2:9).

We know Christ's power to forgive sins through His declarations and the miracles He performed, which were signs of His divine authority. In Matthew 9:2, Jesus first forgives the sins of a paralyzed man before healing him, showcasing His dual authority over physical and spiritual ailments. Furthermore, Colossians 2:9 reminds us that 'in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.' This means Christ, being fully God and fully man, possesses the unique ability to forgive sins because He meets the requirements of a perfect sacrifice. The assurance of this forgiveness is rooted in His sacrificial death and resurrection, which opened the way for us to receive grace.
Scripture References: Matthew 9:2, Colossians 2:9

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