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NASB | Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace |
Subject: how many unforgiven sins are there? |
Bible Note: Hank, Great Question! If what we read in the Scriptures is true, and it is, then Romans 5:8 is true. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." and 1 John 2:2 is also true. "And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." Christ died for the sins of the whole world, planned by our Heavenly Father. Ephesians 1:4 says, "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:" How many does he WANT to come to him? 2 Peter 3:9 reveals, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." So we must conclude: GOD was not willing for any to perish, so he had planned to the perfect sacrifice (CHRIST) to sent at GOD'S appointed time to die as a sacrifice for the sins of the entire world. GOD bridged the gap between HIMSELF and mankind with HIS perfect sacrifice. So if you are assuming that forgiveness of sins is salvation, then you haven't even brought the rest of the Gospel into the picture. This was all so we could have ETERNAL LIFE. Please refer to John 3:16, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:40, John 6:47.... they mention nothing about forgiveness of sin, they mention only about believing and the result being ETERNAL LIFE. The sin issue on GOD'S part has been dealt with. If we refuse to believe, then we will not receive this awesome gift Heavenly Father has provided for us, in offering his SON as a sacrifice for our sins. and will not receive the ETERNAL LIFE he was provided for us if we simply believe. Just another thought. So why do we continue to ask GOD to forgive our sins? He already has!!!! see no commandment the New Testament requiring us to do so. I only find we are to Confess out faults one to another. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The TRUTH will MAKE you FREE Luke |