Eternally forgiven, Jesus made you righteous
Forgiveness is not a debit card but a gift! You have been completely and eternally forgiven on account of Jesus. You need to settle this in your heart otherwise you’ll be tossed and turned by every mixed-up teaching. But don’t take my word for it. Let every matter be established in the presence of two or three witnesses. Here’s my first witness, the apostle Paul: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. (Eph 1:7) You are not forgiven in accordance with your acts of confession but his grace! Now for my second witness: I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. (1 John 2:12) Are forgiven, not will be forgiven. The cross is a done deal. Jesus died once for all to do away with all sin. Here’s my third witness: Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins … (Psalm 103:2–3a) ...
