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How do we know the concept of God’s forgiveness is true?

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God's forgiveness is confirmed in Scripture and manifested through Christ's sacrificial atonement (Ephesians 1:7).

The concept of God's forgiveness is thoroughly rooted in Scripture and is evidenced by the atoning work of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:7 affirms, 'In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.' This unmerited grace illustrates that God's forgiveness is both real and transformative. Those who sincerely repent and believe in Christ can trust in the promise of forgiveness, which is freely given and abundant.

Moreover, the assurance of forgiveness is not contingent upon human merit but upon God's unchanging character. His readiness to pardon as expressed in Jeremiah 33:8, 'I will cleanse them from all their iniquity whereby they have sinned against Me,' reinforces the truth that forgiveness flows from His infinite love and not merely as a response to our actions. Therefore, knowing that Christ has paid the penalty for our sins provides us unwavering confidence that God’s forgiveness is indeed true and available to all who come to Him in faith.

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Filial Fear, the Fruit of Forgiveness
Henry Law · Nov 18, 2007
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