Thematic Bible: Pardon


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through whom we receive redemption [i.e., are bought back from Satan], which is the forgiveness of [our] sins. Verse ConceptsBlessings, SpiritualRedemptionFreedomForgiveness KjvEthicsforgivingperformance






That is, God was in Christ restoring the world to fellowship with Himself, not counting people's sins against them. And He entrusted to us the message of restoring people to fellowship [with Him]. Verse ConceptsAtonementCommitmentAmbassadorsImputationPropitiationSin, Deliverance From GodSociety, Positive Aspects OfGod Has ForgivenPeace Made Through ChristRighteousness imputedReconciliation with GodReconciliation



For if we go on sinning intentionally, after we have received the full knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for [our] sins. Instead, [there will be] a fearful expectation of [coming] judgment and of [God's] raging fire which will consume His enemies.

If anyone [of you] observes his brother [or sister] sinning [in a way that would not lead] to [spiritual] death, he should ask [God, in prayer, to help that person], and God will give him [spiritual] life, [that is], to such ones, provided their sin is not leading to [spiritual] death. There is such a sin that leads to [spiritual] death. [See Heb. 6:4-6; I Tim. 5:6; Heb. 10:26-27; II Pet. 2:20-22]. I am not suggesting that you should ask [God, in prayer] about such a situation. Verse ConceptsOffences Against The Holy SpiritPrayer, For OthersUnforgivenessThe Holy Spirit, Being AgainstOfferings, Old Testamnent Kinds OfReprobatesThe Unpardonable SinLiving The LifePraying For SinnersDeath Of A Family MemberPraying For OthersForgiving YourselfDeath Of Loved OneSin Producing AfflictionsLoss Of A Loved One


And, according to the law of Moses, almost everything is [ceremonially] cleansed by blood, for there is no forgiveness [of sins] apart from the shedding of blood. Verse ConceptsAtonementAccepting ChristForgiveness, DivineExpiationBlood Of SacrificesAtonement, Types OfRemission Of SinAtonement, in OTAnimal LifeSheddingPurgingClean ObjectsUnder The LawBloodThe Blood Of Jesuscleansing

And when you were [spiritually] dead because of your sins and your lack of being physically circumcised [Note: This refers to their having been unconverted Gentiles and therefore outside of a relationship with God], God made you alive [again] together with Christ, having forgiven us for all of our sins. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of God To SaveSpiritual DeathFaultsFall Of Man, Consequences Ofeternal life, experience ofBeing Born AgainOrigins Of Spiritual LifePaul, Teaching OfRegenerationResurrection, SpiritualSalvation, Nature OfSin, Effects OfUncircumcisionSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByBeing Dead In SinLife With ChristSpiritually DeadGod Has ForgivenOur ResurrectionFeeling Lost

I am writing to you, little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have been forgiven of your sins for [the sake of] Christ's name. Verse ConceptsWriting LettersChildren And The KingdomChildren In The FaithGod Has ForgivenLove And ForgivenessForgiveness Kjv

Truly I tell you, all of mankind's sins and the abusive language that they use in speaking against God [and men] can be forgiven. But the person who speaks against the Holy Spirit can never be forgiven, for he is guilty of a never ending sin."

And whoever speaks an [abusive] word against the Son of man will be forgiven [of it], but whoever speaks [an abusive word] against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven [of it], not in this world nor the one to come. Verse ConceptsThe Present AgeThe Future AgeBlasphemyGod Not ForgivingGod Will ForgiveHellHell Is EverlastingForgivenessGod's ForgivenessFunForgiveness KjvAbuseforgiving






Now the law of Moses was introduced [into the world] in order to cause sin to increase [i.e., it defined many things to be wrong that were previously not regarded as sin]. But with the increase of sin, God's unearned favor increased all the more. Verse ConceptsGod, Grace OfAboundingevil, warnings againstLaw, And GospelResponsibility, To GodAbounding, Evil ThingsAbundance, SpiritualGrowth In GraceGrowth Of EvilAdding EvilJustified By GraceCauses of failure inGrace Verse Law

When these two men did not have [the money] to repay him, the moneylender canceled [the debts of] both of them. Now which of them will love him more?" Verse ConceptsPeople Forgiving OthersUnable To Do Other ThingsDebtLove And Forgiveness

So, he got up and went to his father. But while he was still some distance [from the house], his father saw him and felt deep pity [for him], so ran and embraced him and kissed him [enthusiastically]. Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.' But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly, bring out the best robe and put it on him. And put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. read more.
And bring the fattened calf, kill it and let us eat and enjoy ourselves. For my son here was dead [spiritually], but is [now] alive again. He was lost [from me], but [now] is found.' And they began to celebrate.



And if their prayer is [offered] by faith, [God] will heal the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up [from his sickbed]. And if he had sinned, he will be forgiven for them [Note: This may imply that the man's sickness was the result of some sin. In any event, his forgiveness would follow his repentance]. Verse ConceptsAsking for forgivenessHealing Through DisciplesGod Will ForgiveDiligent PrayerGod's Healing Lovefaith in hard timesHealing A Broken HeartPraying For OthersForgiving YourselfFaith KjvFaith And HealingGod's ForgivenessRecoveryLove And ForgivenessIllnessForgiveness KjvHealth And HealingHope And HealingPrayingGod Answering Prayers

If anyone [of you] observes his brother [or sister] sinning [in a way that would not lead] to [spiritual] death, he should ask [God, in prayer, to help that person], and God will give him [spiritual] life, [that is], to such ones, provided their sin is not leading to [spiritual] death. There is such a sin that leads to [spiritual] death. [See Heb. 6:4-6; I Tim. 5:6; Heb. 10:26-27; II Pet. 2:20-22]. I am not suggesting that you should ask [God, in prayer] about such a situation. Verse ConceptsOffences Against The Holy SpiritPrayer, For OthersUnforgivenessThe Holy Spirit, Being AgainstOfferings, Old Testamnent Kinds OfReprobatesThe Unpardonable SinLiving The LifePraying For SinnersDeath Of A Family MemberPraying For OthersForgiving YourselfDeath Of Loved OneSin Producing AfflictionsLoss Of A Loved One


He said [Psa. 32:1ff], "Those people whose ungodly deeds are forgiven [by God] and whose sins are covered over, are [truly] blessed. Verse ConceptsLawlessnessBlessed Through GodGod Will ForgiveForgiveness

And do not pass [hypocritical] judgment [on other people. See Matt. 7:1-5] and you will not receive such judgment [on yourselves]. And do not condemn [others] and you will not be condemned [yourselves]. Release people [i.e., from guilt for offending you] and you will be released [i.e., by God?] Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application OfAttitudes, to other peopleMercy, Response To God'sForgive OthersJury DutyPenitentNot JudgingForgive One AnotherGood ReboundingNo CondemnationJudgmentsPunishmentHolier Than ThouJudgingforgiving othersForgiving YourselfForgiveness KjvJudgementJudging Others Actionscondemnationforgivingothers


Jesus again said to them, "I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die [condemned] in your sins. You cannot go where I am going." Verse ConceptsHell, As An ExperienceDeath Of The WickedProphecies Said By JesusLeavingInstructions About FollowingRepent Lest You DieUnable To Do Other ThingsUnbelief Toward Christ

Therefore I said to you that you will die [condemned] in your sins. For unless you believe that I am [the Messiah, who came from above. See verse 23], you will die [condemned] in your sins." Verse ConceptsDeath, Of UnbelieversFaithlessness, As DisobedienceFaith, As Basis Of SalvationUrgencyUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversUnbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyNew Birth, Necessity OfThe Existence Of ChristSaved By FaithRepent Lest You DieDeath Of A Loved Oneego

"Why does this man talk this way? He is speaking against God. Who can forgive sins except one, that is, God?" Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsClaimsUniquenessPeople's Inability To SaveBlasphemyWho Can Forgive Sins?Why Does Jesus Do This?Unable To SaveFinding Fault With Jesus



And [you will] provide the knowledge of salvation to His people, by [granting them] the forgiveness of their sins Verse ConceptsRemission Of SinGod Saves From TroubleKnowing About God's KingdomGod Will ForgiveForgiveness Kjv





But the free gift [of salvation through Christ] is not [exactly] like the sin [of Adam]. For if many people died [physically] because of the sin of the one man [i.e., Adam], how much more did God's favor abound by [providing] His gracious gift [of salvation] to many people because of the one man, Jesus Christ. And the gift [of salvation] is not like [the effect of] one man's sin [i.e., Adam's], for [God's] judgment of condemnation came [upon mankind] through one man [i.e., Adam], but the free gift [of salvation] came as the result of [the] many sins [of mankind] and [it] made people right with God.




"And I will not remember their sins or their wickedness anymore." Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newLawlessnessGod ForgettingGod Will ForgivePurgatory











And He answered them, "Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all [other] Galileans because they suffered such a fate? No, I tell you; but unless you repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives], you [too] will all be destroyed just as they were. Or do you think that those eighteen persons who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them were worse offenders than all the [other] men who lived in Jerusalem? read more.
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you [too] will all be destroyed just as they were."


[Upon His arrival] they brought to Him a man afflicted with a paralytic disease, [being carried on his cot. See Mark 2:3]. When Jesus saw [the evidence of] their faith [i.e., the man's four friends breaking open the roof and lowering him through it. See Mark 2:4-5], He said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up, your sins are forgiven." Verse ConceptsdiseasesHeart, HumanSin, And God's CharacterSonsParalyticsAttitudes Of FaithChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversBedsSaved By FaithChrist ForgivingGod Has ForgivenTake Courage!Overcoming ObstaclesNervousness

I am writing to you, little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have been forgiven of your sins for [the sake of] Christ's name. Verse ConceptsWriting LettersChildren And The KingdomChildren In The FaithGod Has ForgivenLove And ForgivenessForgiveness Kjv





That person whose sin will not be held against him by the Lord is [truly] blessed." Verse ConceptsReckoningBlessed Through GodGod Will ForgiveRighteousness imputedReconciliation






For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit." Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove For GodReceived OutcastsGod Has ForgivenNot Loving GodForgivenessLove And Forgiveness


For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit." Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove For GodReceived OutcastsGod Has ForgivenNot Loving GodForgivenessLove And Forgiveness

But God exalted Him at His right side to be a Prince and Savior and to give the people of Israel [an opportunity] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] and [receive] forgiveness of [their] sins [through Him]. Verse ConceptsRemission Of SinGospel, Essence OfLordship, Of Jesus ChristHand Of GodPeter, Preacher And TeacherPreaching, Content OfRepentance, Importance OfRight Hand Of GodExaltation Of ChristPower Of Christ, ShownRight SidesRepentanceForgiveness Through RepentanceGod Gives RepentanceSalvation For IsraelElect