Forgiveness (Part 2)

The previous lesson dealt with the forgiveness every person receives when they turn to God and believe in the Lord Jesus. But unfortunately, even after conversion, the child of God still sins. Does he/she then have to convert again as a sinner in order not to be lost forever?

Thankfully not!

If a child lies to their parents, it remains their child nevertheless. Only the good relationship with the father and mother is disturbed by the misconduct. This must be rectified.

It is the same with the child of God. By sinning, the good relationship with the heavenly Father is disturbed, and in order to rectify this, we need forgiveness.

1

What must we do according to 1 John 1:9 to receive forgiveness of our sins?

Your response:

We must strive to repair the damage we have caused through our actions.

We must confess our sins and believe that God forgives us.

We must ask for forgiveness again in order to regain eternal salvation.

We must confess our sins in confession and take the corresponding punishment upon ourselves.

2

Try to explain what is meant by "confessing sins" using a verse from Psalm 32:

Your response:

unto you, and
I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD.
I acknowledged my sin
my iniquity I covered not;

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Basic Bible Course 3