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Forgiving Others
Forgiveness that we receive from God is contingent upon forgiving others. If we truly have a penitent heart, then God can work with us. Jesus Christ indicated that “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sin, your…
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The Importance of Confession
As we continue to live our daily lives, we occasionally become aware of accumulated sins, and we need to confess those to God as well and ask Him for forgiveness. So it is possible for an imperfect person to have a relationship with a perfect God, provided the person has gained forgiveness. This is how…
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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…
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Christ Our Mediator
Christ, who was sent by God the Father and is God, is also interceding for us. He is the bridge between us and God the Father. When anxiety or trouble comes, He is right there watching over us and making available to us the strength and blessings we need from God the Father. This is…
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The Provision for Sin
Sin our sin has separated us from God, what provision is there to wipe away its ramifications? How can we initiate a relationship with God or have it restored? Psalm 49 gives us some insight into this. The redemption or provision for sin is not something that can be bought at the store. The stain…