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What does the Bible say about the power of Jesus to forgive sins?

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The Bible asserts that only Jesus, as both God and man, has the authority to forgive sins (Mark 2:5).

The power to forgive sins is uniquely attributed to Jesus Christ, who is both God and man. In Mark 2:5, when Jesus saw the faith of the paralyzed man's friends, He declared, 'Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.' This statement astonished those present, as they understood that only God could forgive sins. By forgiving this man's sins, Jesus publicly affirmed His divine authority, demonstrating that He is the source of spiritual healing as well as physical restoration. This truth is echoed throughout Scripture, reaffirming that God alone has the right to absolve guilt, and this is accomplished through Christ (Isaiah 43:25).
Scripture References: Mark 2:5, Isaiah 43:25

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