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Got Forgiveness?

How can I receive forgiveness from God?

The Answer is Acts 13:38 declares, "Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you." (NIV)

What is forgiveness and why do I need it?
Define Word " Forgive" means to wipe the slate clean, to pardon, to cancel a debt. when we wrong someone, we seek their forgiveness in order for the relationship to be restored. Forgiveness is not granted because a person deserve to be forgiven. what kind of act to be forgiveness? LOVE, MERCY and GRACE. Forgiveness is a decision to not hold something against another person, despite what they have done to you.

The Bible tell us that we all in need of forgiveness from God. We have all committed sin. Ecclesiastes 7:20 proclaims, "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not." (KJV) 1 John 1:8 says, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." (KJV) All sin is ultimately an act of rebellion against God. We really need God's forgiveness. If we don't confess that we have sin, we will spend eternity suffering the consequences of our sins. (Matthew 25:46; John 3:36)

Forgiveness- How do I get it?
GOOD NEWS!!! God is loving and merciful- eager to forgive us of our sins! 2 Peter 3:9 says, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (NIV) He desires to forgive us, so He provided for our forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 13:38).




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