One of the disciples at the Last Supper, Peter, later proclaimed a message after Jesus Christ ascended into heaven at the day of Pentecost (40 days after Christ ascended into heaven) in Acts 2. On this particular day, God poured out His Spirit on the crowd and each one spoke in a different tongue (language). Peter explained to those in the crowd who were bewildered that God raised Jesus from the dead and poured out,

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 we are reconciled to God and continue to maintain a proper relationship with Him. Note that when we first come

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 that only God could forgive sins. Jesus countered by asking them if it was easier to forgive the man his

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 word apolytrosin which means a release brought about by paying a price or ransom.[1] This is a reference to Christ’s

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 important because the self-less act that Christ performed by dying on the cross for our sins was not just a