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The Regularity of Faith
This reminder works in us every day. It governs the way we live our lives. Knowing that God forgives us, loves us, is concerned about us, and helps us, gives us the confidence we need to make proper decisions and to take right actions. The apostle Paul was a Pharisee (a very strict Jewish sect)…
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Faith is the Foundation for Forgiveness
Do we really believe in Jesus Christ? Is He just a person who lived about 2000 years ago? Is He really God? Did He really die on the cross for our sins? Our faith in Christ determines our ability to ask Him for forgiveness of sins. If we are lacking in our faith in Him,…
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Spreading the Message
The apostle Paul appeared much later than the original disciples. Paul and his co-workers were involved with spreading the gospel message throughout Asia Minor. Paul spoke at the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, encouraging the Jews there about Jesus Christ. At one point he said, “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus…
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The Authority of Christ to Forgive
The authority of Jesus Christ[1] to forgive sins was exemplified in Mark 9:1-8. A paralyzed man was brought to Jesus. Jesus, being moved by the faith of the men carrying the man, said to the man “your sins are forgiven.” The teachers of the Old Testament law took exception to this statement because they believed…
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The Provision for Sin
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the forgiveness we receive for our sins are really two concepts that go together. The apostle Paul noted this when he wrote the following words to the Colossians: “In whom [Christ] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:14). The word redemption comes from the Greek…