GOSPEL NUGGETS
Aspects Of Salvation Forgiveness
* Its Basis: The blood of Christ shed on the cross. "…without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Heb 9:22
* Its Reception: It is received by faith, when we put our trust in Christ and what He did on the cross. “Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who BELIEVES (trusts) in Him receives forgiveness of sins.” Acts 10:43
* Its Extent: It encompasses all sins. "...forgiven us (those who have repented and trusted in Christ) ALL our transgressions..." Colossians 2:13
* Its Manner: It is done graciously and freely as an undeserved favor. “When they were unable to repay, he GRACIOUSLY forgave them both." Luke 7:42
* Its Certainty: How can we be sure that if we put our trust in Christ and what He did on the cross we will be forgiven? It is guaranteed by the surest thing in the world---the very Word of God Himself.
* Its Effects:
a) It produces happiness and joy. Psalm 32 speaks of the blessedness, the happiness and the joy of a man whose sins, transgressions and iniquity are forgiven.
b) It produces love towards God. Luke 7:40-43 illustrates the expected result in the one who has received forgiveness. It produces love towards the one whom we have received forgiveness from.
c) It produces reverence or fear towards God. "But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared." Psalm 130:4
