How is forgiveness of sins received?

Forgiveness of sins is an act of grace that is received through faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 13:39 states, 'And by him all that believe are justified from all things,' emphasizing that belief in Christ is the means by which we receive forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 reiterates this, proclaiming that in Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace. Therefore, without faith in Christ as our Savior, we remain in our sins, but through Him, believers can be assured of their forgiveness and justified status before God.