How do we know that God forgives us for Christ's sake?

The assurance of our forgiveness rests on the truth that God forgives us for Christ's sake. This is expressed throughout the scriptures, such as in Psalm 79:9 where it declares God's aid for the glory of His name and for His sake. In Ephesians 4:32, believers are reminded that they are to forgive one another just as God in Christ has forgiven them. This anchors the promise of forgiveness firmly in the person and work of Jesus, whose sacrifice atones for our sins, securing our standing before God. Therefore, when we approach God seeking forgiveness, we do so with the firm belief that it is granted because of Christ's perfect righteousness and His immeasurable grace.