How do we know that God's grace leads to true forgiveness?
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God's grace leads to true forgiveness as it is rooted in the atoning sacrifice of Christ, who removes sin from His people.
The foundation for understanding God's grace in relation to forgiveness rests in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Scripture assures us that all the sins of God's elect were laid upon Christ, who carried them away (John 1:29, Hebrews 9:26). This perfect sacrifice ensures that believers are justified and sanctified by His blood, which signifies complete and eternal forgiveness. As expressed in Romans 4:8, 'Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.' True forgiveness from God is not merely a formality; it is an absolute declaration of a cleansed state based on Christ's righteousness, assuring believers of their security in Him.
Scripture References:
John 1:29, Romans 4:8, Hebrews 9:26
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