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What does it mean to be forgiven according to the Bible?

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Being forgiven means that God removes our sins through the sacrifice of Christ, and we are no longer held accountable for them.

Biblical forgiveness involves an intentional act by God where our sins are not only pardoned but forgotten. In 1 John 3:5, we learn that Christ was manifested to take away our sins—this implies a complete removal of guilt. When God forgives sins, He does so justly, because Christ bore our sins on the cross (II Corinthians 5:21). This highlights that forgiveness is not merely a change in God's attitude towards us but an accomplished act where our debt is fully paid and we are granted righteousness in Christ. Forgiveness is eternal, as confirmed by Hebrews 10:17, which states that God will remember our sins no more.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:5, II Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:17

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The Forgiveness Of Sins
Todd Nibert · Oct 7, 2018
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