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NASB | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. |
Bible Question (short): When are Christians forgiven for sins? |
Question (full): As believers, we know that Jesus provides forgiveness of sins. My question is, when are our sins forgiven? 1. Were they all forgiven at the cross when our Lord said, "Father, forgive them...?" 2. Are they in a process of 'being forgiven' as we confess them? (My reason for asking. Every communion service we are urged to confess our sins and receive forgiveness. Yet, our pastor preaches that Jesus forgave all our sins, past, present, and future. This seems contradictory.) If we must ask for more forgiveness, and Christ grants it, does this violate Hebrews 9:22 - "...and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." |