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How do we know God forgives our sins?

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The assurance of God’s forgiveness comes from His promises in Scripture, particularly in 1 John 1:9, which affirms that He cleanses us from all unrighteousness.

God’s forgiveness is guaranteed through His unchanging nature and the promises found within Scripture. 1 John 1:9 serves as a powerful reminder of this assurance: if we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive and thoroughly cleanse us. This faithfulness is grounded in the character of God, who cannot go back on His word. Moreover, Christ's atoning sacrifice serves as the ultimate provision for our sin, emphasizing the depth of His love and readiness to forgive those who come to Him in true repentance. The act of confessing is not merely a ritual; it is an act of faith that acknowledges both our failings and His boundless grace.
Scripture References: 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 8:12, Jeremiah 31:34, Psalm 51:3, Psalm 51:13, Luke 5:20, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 10:18, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51, Romans 8:1, Leviticus 16:7-26, Psalm 51:1-2, Romans 5:8-9, Psalm 130:3-4, Romans 10:13, John 3:16, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 130:4, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, Psalm 86:5, Psalm 51:1, 7, Isaiah 43:25, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 4:7-8, 2 Samuel 12:13, John 1:29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:23-27, Psalm 103:3, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 103, Romans 8:26, Exodus 34:6-7, Ephesians 4:32, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 10:19, Psalm 51:9-12, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 3:26, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:15, Isaiah 33:24, Isaiah 42:21, Isaiah 44:22, Hebrews 1:3, Psalm 103:10-12

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