God's forgiveness of sins is confirmed in 1 John 1:9, which assures us that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.
In 1 John 1:9, we are provided with a clear assurance of God's promise: 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' This assurance is grounded in the character of God, who is both loving and just. God's forgiveness is made possible through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for sin on our behalf. Just as God forgave David after his sin by permitting him to see his guilt and confess it, we too are invited to experience His forgiveness when we acknowledge our wrongdoings and come to Him in repentance.
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