In the sermon titled "Sin Put Away," Greg Elmquist addresses the theological concept of forgiveness in light of sin, emphasizing the doctrine of the atonement and God’s sovereign grace. Elmquist argues that humanity is entirely dependent on Christ for salvation, contending against the common belief that Christ's atonement was meant for everyone equally. He supports his points through Scripture, notably referencing 2 Samuel 12:13, where David acknowledges his sin before the Lord, and Nathan declares God's act of forgiving him—highlighting the holiness of Christ's blood and the necessity of confession. The sermon underscores the Reformed doctrine of irresistible grace, asserting that faith is a gift from God and true confession involves aligning oneself with God's perception of their sinfulness. The practical significance lies in the assurance that one's sins are fully put away through Christ, reinforcing the believer’s reliance on God's grace rather than personal merit.
“The gospel of God's glory in Christ is that we are in Christ's hands. And Christ's holiness demands that he either save us or he judge us into the pit of hell.”
“The means by which the Lord gives light and truth and hope and peace, forgiveness is by the message of the gospel.”
“Confession is repentance. It is a work of grace in the heart. It is a change of mind. It is going from justifying oneself and establishing one's own righteousness before God to simply agreeing with God.”
“The only way that God can look at you and me and say to us, the Lord also hath put away thy sin, is if he put them away in Christ.”
The Bible teaches that forgiveness of sins is granted through faith in Christ, as He is the one who bore our sins and put them away.
2 Samuel 12:13, Hebrews 9:26, 1 John 1:9
We know God forgives our sins through His Word, which assures us that forgiveness is based on Christ's completed work on the cross.
1 John 1:9, Hebrews 9:26
Christ's atonement is essential because it provides the means through which our sins are forgiven and we are reconciled to God.
Hebrews 9:26
Sinners can find forgiveness through genuine confession of their sins and faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
1 John 1:9
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