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What does the phrase 'blotted out' mean in the Bible?

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'Blotted out' refers to the complete removal of sins, indicating that they are no longer held against a person who repents and believes.

In the sermon, the phrase 'blotted out' conveys the profound reality of complete forgiveness in Christ. It means that when a believer repents and turns to Christ in faith, their sins are erased from the record completely. This imagery suggests a divine act where God removes any record of sin, affirming the believer’s new status as justified and righteous before Him. When Peter calls for repentance for the blotting out of sins, he highlights that true repentance leads to forgiveness based on what Christ has accomplished on Calvary. This total erasure of sins signifies not just a temporary reprieve but a permanent state of being 'in Christ,' where believers are seen as perfect and without sin due to Christ's imputed righteousness.
Scripture References: Acts 3:19, Isaiah 44:22

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Todd Nibert · Nov 19, 2017
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