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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). The Bible tells us in Ephesians 1:3 that God has
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.
Forgiveness is one of these blessings that we've been given in Christ Jesus.
God already made forgiveness available to you; what He wants you to do is to
obtain forgiveness when you need it; just receive it. This is different from
asking God for forgiveness of sin. You don't need to keep asking for
forgiveness over and again for the same offence; receive His forgiveness as an
act of your faith...
The Greek word translated "forgiveness" is
"Aphiemi", which means to let go or have freedom. So, the Father's
focus is your freedom from sin. By that, I don't mean freedom from the bondage
of sin, but freedom from sinning. You were already removed from under the
bondage of sin and darkness into the Kingdom
of God
Acts 26:17-18 gives us further insight into God's
idea about forgiveness. There, the Lord gave Apostle Paul a message for the
Gentiles, to open their eyes, "...and to turn them from darkness to light,
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of
sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in
me". Notice the underlined word, "receive"; it derives from the
Greek word, "lambano", which means, "to take possession
of"; to take something and make it yours.
Just as you don't need to ask for your inheritance
in Christ, because it's already yours, forgiveness has also been provided for
you in the Gospel. The same way you receive an inheritance is how you receive
forgiveness, because the verse we read says, "...that they may receive
forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith
that is in me." If you did something wrong, instead of wondering what to
do and thinking whether or not God has forgiven you, receive
("lambano") forgiveness. Say, "Father I acknowledge that what I
did is wrong, and I receive forgiveness in the Name of Jesus".
PRAYER: Father, I thank you for the blood of Jesus
that speaks my salvation and total deliverance from sin. I rejoice because I
know sin shall not have dominion over me, because Christ Jesus died for me, and
was raised back to life for my justification, thereby absolving me of every
guilt and judgment of sin both now and forever, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come
boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to
help in time of need.
1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I
unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the
Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1-Year Bible Reading
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 15:10-20, Genesis
48
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