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What does the Bible say about God's forgiveness of sin?

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The Bible teaches that God has the sovereign authority to forgive sin, as seen in David's confession and Nathan's declaration that the Lord has put away his sin (2 Samuel 12:13).

The Bible presents God's forgiveness of sin as fundamentally rooted in His sovereign prerogative. We see this exemplified in 2 Samuel 12:13, where Nathan tells David, 'The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.' This assertion highlights that God's decision to forgive is based solely on His grace and authority, rather than any merit on David's part. Forgiveness is not merely an act of overlooking sin; it is a divine executive decision that acknowledges the gravity of sin while choosing to extend mercy.
Scripture References: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Romans 5:12, Exodus 32, Psalm 25, 1 John 1:9, Numbers 14:13-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Ephesians 2:4, Hebrews 10:17, Jeremiah 31:34, Romans 3:26, Romans 4:7-8, Ephesians 1:7

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