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How do we know Jesus has the power to forgive sins?

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Jesus demonstrated His authority to forgive sins through His actions and teachings, affirming His divinity and role as the only mediator between God and man.

The authority of Jesus to forgive sins is explicitly claimed in the Gospels, particularly in passages such as Matthew 9:6-7, where He states, 'But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins...' This declaration is pivotal as it directly challenges the accusations of the Pharisees who believed that only God could forgive sins. Jesus not only forgives sins but also backs up His claim by healing the paralytic, which serves as a demonstration of His divine authority.

Furthermore, understanding Jesus' dual nature as fully God and fully man enriches this truth. He is the unique mediator, established as the perfect sacrifice who atones for sin. Acts 10:43 reiterates that 'to Him give all the prophets witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.' Therefore, the holistic understanding of Scripture affirms His power to forgive sins and the significance of His work on the cross.
Scripture References: Mark 2:10, Hebrews 9:26, Mark 2:5-11, Matthew 9:2-12, Mark 2:5, Mark 2:10-11, Matthew 9:6, Hebrews 2:9, Luke 5:20-24, 1 John 1:7

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