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NASB | Matthew 6:14 "For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:14 "For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. |
Bible Question: Bill Mc, Are you twisting Scripture? I never said the sin of unbelief confession at conversion is what Jesus is saying. It is sins afterward. Steve |
Bible Answer: Dear Steve, no, I am not twisting scripture. I am trying to show you that there is a difference in forgiveness before the cross and forgiveness after the cross. All your sins were forgiven at the cross. I have posted scripture references to support this. If I said that we must believe that Christ has provided full forgiveness for sins but that we must also bring animal sacrifices back in to cover sins after conversion, I would be labeled (and rightly so) a heretic. Why? Because I would be mixing two different covenants. The Old was replaced by the New. Forgiveness before the cross of Christ was secured differently than after the cross. Sins before the cross were only 'atoned for', covered as a pointer to the once-for-all sacrifice that Messiah would make. Did you notice all the verses that I posted saying, 'FORGIVE BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN.' It is a completed, eternal act of God, Steve. If you add ANYTHING to it, then you take away from it. In Him, Bill Mc |