Forgiveness of Sin

Toward a New Creation
A World Gone Wrong

We're All under Sin's Power

Acts 13:36-41  The Message

^36-39 “David, of course, having completed the work God set out for him, has been in the grave, dust and ashes, a long time now. But the One God raised up—no dust and ashes for him! I want you to know, my very dear friends, that it is on account of this resurrected Jesus that the forgiveness of your sins can be promised. He accomplishes, in those who believe, everything that the Law of Moses could never make good on. But everyone who believes in this raised-up Jesus is declared good and right and whole before God.
^40-41 “Don’t take this lightly. You don’t want the prophet’s sermon to describe you:

Watch out, cynics;
Look hard—watch your world fall to pieces.
I’m doing something right before your eyes
That you won’t believe, though it’s staring you in the face.”

For Reflection

What has Jesus taught us?

Sin is not a death sentence!  Jesus's resurrection means that we no longer are condemned by our separation from God.  All who believe in Christ and all who repent and turn to God's intention for life are forgiven.  No amount of recompense for disobedience is needed.  Forgiveness is free for the asking.

Pray

If you sin, pray.  If you pray, pray that you will turn from sinful ways.  If you turn from sinful ways, pray that you will live life in obedience to God.  If you live your life in obedience to God, pray that you will face life courageously and without fear.