GOD BLESS WHO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS

1.WHY WE NEED THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD

Sin brings all the problems and suffering in life and death to all. The Bible tells us that we are all have sin and need the forgiveness from God.

 "There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us." (1John 1:8 )

 All sin is ultimately an act of rebellion against God (Psalms 51:4). As a result, we desperately need God’s forgiveness.

If our sins are not forgiven, we will spend eternity suffering the consequences of our sins. “Then they (sinners)  will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. ” (Matthew 25:46)

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.” (John 3:36).

2. GOD WANT TO FORGIVE

The only way to be saved from sin is to receive the ‘forgiveness of God’ and become His child. God is so loving and merciful - eager to forgive of our sins and make us His children.

 “God is Love”(1John 4:8)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." (John 3:16-17)

"…He (God) is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." God desires to forgive us, so He provided for our forgiveness. ( 2Peter 3:9)

"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you." (Acts 13:38)

The word "forgive" means to wipe the slate clean, to pardon, to cancel a debt. When we wrong someone, we seek their forgiveness in order to restore our relationship with them.

Forgiveness is not granted because a person deserves to be forgiven. No one deserves to be forgiven. Forgiveness is an act of love, mercy, and grace. Forgiveness is a decision to not hold something against another person, despite what they have done to you.

The only just penalty for our sins is death.  "For the wages of sin is death…" (Romans 6:23)

Eternal death is what we have earned for our sins. God, in His perfect plan, became a human being – Jesus Christ. “In the beginning was the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Word (Jesus Christ) was with God, and the Word(Jesus Christ) was God.” (John 1:1).

“The Word (Jesus Christ)  became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14).

Jesus died on the cross, taking the penalty that we deserve – death. "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." (II Corinthians 5:21)

Jesus died, taking the punishment that we deserve! As God, Jesus' death provided forgiveness for the sins of the entire world.  "He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." (1 John 2:2)

Jesus rose from the dead, proclaiming His victory over sin and death (Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-28).

3. RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST

God offer the forgiveness of sin through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. "…but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

Forgiveness of your sins is available if you will place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior. God’s word says, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace." (Ephesians 1:7)

Jesus paid our debt for us, so we could be forgiven. All you have to do is ask God to forgive you through Jesus, believing that Jesus died to pay for your forgiveness – and He will forgive you!  "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." (John 3:16-17)

You can’t earn forgiveness from God. You can’t pay for your forgiveness from God. You can only receive it, by faith, through the grace and mercy of God. If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and receive forgiveness from God, here is a prayer you can pray. Say this prayer fully trusting in Jesus Christ that He can provide forgiveness of sins.

"Father in Heaven, I am a sinner and am deserving of punishment. Now, I understand that my Lord Jesus Christ  died on the cross to save me from the punishment. I thank You for such wonderful love. I, therefore, invite and receive my Lord Jesus Christ to become my Lord and Saviour. I surrender my life in His hand and entrust Him to direct my life in Your will. Please give me the Holy Spirit to help and guide me live a worthy life as Your child, in Jesus name, Amen!"

4. LIVE A GODLY LIFE

If you pray the above prayer, having complete faith in God and His word written in the Bible, your sins have been forgiven by God. You have become the child of God, by being ‘born-again spiritually’, as the Bible says, “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” (John 1:12-13)

Thank God that He has forgiven your sin and given you have eternal life through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Start living as His child. Study the Bible daily and always pray. Ask leaders of the church to baptize you. Attend the Church regularly. Study the words of God in my books and sites, besides the Bible to grow in spiritual life. Request  lessons  and teachings.  Send me message. Share others for witnessing Jesus Christ.   God bless you.  (@lalkamhengna)