But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away.
Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.
I, the Lord, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool.
How far has the Lord taken our sins from us? Farther than the distance from east to west!
Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pityand pleased to be merciful. You will trample on our sins and throw them in the sea.
But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.
Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new.
I will treat them with kindness, even though they are wicked. I will forget their sins.”
Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.
So I confessed my sins and told them all to you. I said, “I'll tell the Lord each one of my sins.” Then you forgave me and took away my guilt.
But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful.
If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.
Jesus said: Don't judge others, and God won't judge you. Don't be hard on others, and God won't be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you.
Give up your evil ways and your evil thoughts. Return to the Lord our God. He will be merciful and forgive your sins.
If you kept record of our sins, no one could last long.But you forgive us, and so we will worship you.
If you forgive others for the wrongs they do to you, your Father in heaven will forgive you.But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
But he replied, “My gift of undeserved grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am.
You are kind, God! Please have pity on me. You are always merciful! Please wipe away my sins.Create pure thoughts in me and make me faithful again.Don't chase me away from you or take your Holy Spirit away from me.Make me as happy as you did when you saved me; make me want to obey!I will teach sinners your Law, and they will return to you.Keep me from any deadly sin. Only you can save me! Then I will shout and sing about your power to save.Help me to speak, and I will praise you, Lord.Offerings and sacrifices are not what you want.The way to please you is to be truly sorry deep in our hearts. This is the kind of sacrifice you won't refuse.Please be willing, Lord, to help the city of Zion and to rebuild its walls.Then you will be pleased with the proper sacrifices, and we will offer bulls on your altar once again.Wash me clean from all of my sin and guilt.
All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.But God treats us much better than we deserve, and because of Christ Jesus, he freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins.
Christ sacrificed his life's blood to set us free, which means our sins are now forgiven. Christ did this because of God's gift of undeserved grace to us. God has great wisdom and understanding,
The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.
So I tell you that all her sins are forgiven, and that is why she has shown great love. But anyone who has been forgiven for only a little will show only a little love.”
Don't let sin keep ruling your lives. You are ruled by God's undeserved grace and not by the Law.
“No longer will they have to teach one another to obey me. I, the Lord, promise that all of them will obey me, ordinary people and rulers alike. I will forgive their sins and forget the evil things they have done.”
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all!
Some of you used to be like that. But now the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of God's Spirit have washed you and made you holy and acceptable to God.
Descendants of Jacob, I, the Lord, created you and formed your nation. Israel, don't be afraid. I have rescued you. I have called you by name; now you belong to me.
Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.
But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. This is why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to death.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people! They don't know what they're doing.” While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his clothes. The leaders insulted him by saying, “He saved others. Now he should save himself, if he really is God's chosen Messiah!”
My children, I am writing this so you won't sin. But if you do sin, Jesus Christ always does the right thing, and he will speak to the Father for us.
The Lord isn't slow about keeping his promises, as some people think he is. In fact, God is patient, because he wants everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost.
So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved grace, and we will find help.
You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God's gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own.
Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.
I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love—not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future,and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!
I have died, but Christ lives in me. And I now live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.
Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?” Jesus answered: Not just 7 times, but 77 times!
Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
My friends, I don't feel I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead.I run toward the goal, so I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done.
A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid. It shows we have not really learned to love.
The way to please you is to be truly sorry deep in our hearts. This is the kind of sacrifice you won't refuse.
God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.
Christ carried the burden of our sins. He was nailed to the cross, so we would stop sinning and start living right. By his cuts and bruises you are healed.
God treated us with undeserved grace because of the Son he dearly loves, and so we should praise God.Christ sacrificed his life's blood to set us free, which means our sins are now forgiven. Christ did this because of God's gift of undeserved grace to us. God has great wisdom and understanding,
God's Spirit doesn't make us slaves who are afraid of him. Instead, we become his children and call him our Father.
Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so Christ could make us acceptable to God.
And now that Jesus has suffered and was tempted, he can help anyone else who is tempted.
We know that the persons we used to be were nailed to the cross with Jesus. This was done, so our sinful bodies would no longer be the slaves of sin.
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
But God treated me with undeserved grace! He made me what I am, and his grace wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's grace at work and not me.
I tell you for certain that everyone who hears my message and has faith in the one who sent me has eternal life and will never be condemned. They have already gone from death to life.
God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.
that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.
God is wonderful and glorious. I pray that his Spirit will make you become strong followers
God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.
God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ.
Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.
But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.
But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.
and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt.
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort.He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble.
With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment.Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.
This is why you must encourage and help each other, just as you are already doing.
You, Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.
Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.
Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.
In fact, we felt sure we were going to die. But this made us stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting God, who raises the dead to life.
“What a blessing when God forgives our sins and our evil deeds. What a blessing when the Lord erases our sins from his book.”
Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,
So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.
Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how God will treat you with undeserved grace when Jesus Christ appears.