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How do we know God's forgiveness is real?

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God’s forgiveness is assured through the gospel, which states that Christ was punished for our sins, allowing us to be seen as righteous.

The assurance of God's forgiveness is grounded in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The psalmist notes that 'with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption' (Psalm 130:7). This means God has not only the desire to forgive but the capacity to do so in a manner that honors His justice. Through Christ's atoning sacrifice, our sins are transferred to Him, thus satisfying God's justice and allowing the Father to forgive us fully. Therefore, the full assurance of forgiveness and righteousness in Christ grants believers the confidence that their sins, marked no longer against them, have been completely dealt with.
Scripture References: Psalm 130:7, 1 John 4:10, 2 Samuel 12:13, Colossians 2:13, Exodus 34:6-7, Hebrews 10:17, Exodus 32, Hebrews 7:25, Psalm 130, Romans 8:1, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 18:21-22, Psalm 130:4, Luke 15:22-24, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 5:8, 1 John 1:9

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