I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

Answer

Insert any sins you have committed into the ______. Indeed, God can and will forgive any sin. The doctrine of atonement is what elucidates salvation and the forgiveness of sin. God attributed Christ’s righteousness to those who humbly seek forgiveness of sin (Isaiah 53:5-6;2 Corinthians 5:21). He paid the complete price for our sin, and believers are completely forgiven for every sin they commit—past, present, and future. There is also daily forgiveness as we acknowledge our sins and turn away from them for our sanctification. Even when comparing any sin to the murder of Jesus, it pales in comparison, yet Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do” «Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. », (Luke 23:34).

The concepts of salvation and the forgiveness of sin are closely intertwined. Thankfully, God’s grace is adequate for any and all sin, regardless of the sin you insert in the blank. Receiving forgiveness of sin is a personal decision. This is the initial question; will you accept the salvation (forgiveness of sin) that Christ is extending? If the answer is “yes,” then you are completely forgiven of all sin (Acts 13:38-39). This forgiveness is obtained through faith in Jesus and God’s grace alone, not through works or good deeds «Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. », (Romans 3:20,22) «even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: », (Romans 3:20,22). Salvation begins by humbly acknowledging that we will never be good enough to enter heaven based on our own merit and that we need forgiveness of sin. Accepting Jesus Christ means believing that His death and resurrection paid the penalty for all sin ever committed and that it is sufficient to cover all sin “and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”, (1 John 2:2).

So, if you have received Jesus Christ as your Savior, God has already forgiven all your sins. If you have not, confess your sins to God, and He will cleanse you and restore you to fellowship with Him (1 John 1:8-9). Even with forgiveness of sin, you may still experience feelings of guilt. Feeling guilty over sin is actually a natural response of our conscience, and it is there to remind us not to repeat sinful patterns. Understanding that Jesus is fully capable of forgiving any measure of sin is the hope of our salvation. Understanding forgiveness is the cure for guilty feelings.

Knowing that forgiveness is truly a beautiful, graceful gift from a God who loves us allows us to see how wonderful He is. When we contemplate our own sin and how wretched and unworthy of forgiveness we are, it becomes clear that God is loving, compassionate, and worthy of our worship. Our sinful pride that resists asking for forgiveness is what stands between us and a relationship with a caring Savior. But for those who ask for forgiveness of sin, they can believe that Jesus is sufficient and eager to forgive and save them from their sin, and they will ultimately enter into His courts with praise “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”, (Psalm 100:4).

Find comfort in the words of (Psalm 100:4).