We know Jesus forgives sins because He declared it in Scripture and demonstrated it through His actions, offering grace to those considered sinners.
The assurance of Jesus' forgiveness is grounded in His explicit declarations within the Gospel, notably as seen in Luke 7:48 where He says to the woman, 'Thy sins are forgiven.' This statement underscores His divine authority to forgive, a truth further verified by His sacrificial offering for sins as expressed in Hebrews 9:26, stating that 'Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many.' Thus, through both His words and sacrificial acts, Jesus embodies the ultimate source of forgiveness, assuring believers of their redemption.
Scripture References:
Luke 7:48, Hebrews 9:26, Luke 23:34, Acts 13:38-39, Mark 2:10, Luke 7:47
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