The following posts comprise lesson 3, Receive God's Forgiveness: ...

Understanding that we are forgiven in Christ is essential for living as the children of God. Consequently, some Christians and their churche

Confession of sin is an act of faith that reveals the depth of our trust in Jesus Christ. When we confess our sins, we acknowledge our own s

For the child of God, daily contrition is an essential practice in the journey of faith. Contrition, or genuine sorrow for one's sins, ...

In a world burdened by guilt and shame, the promise of forgiveness offers a beacon of hope and transformation. Faith in the forgiveness of s

Martin Luther is attributed to have said, “The more you minimize sin, the more will grace decline in value.” This statement underscores the

Repentance, a cornerstone of the Christian faith, begins with contrition—a sincere acknowledgment of sin and a heartfelt sorrow for having o

The profound words of John 3:16-18 are presented with a clear and consoling answer regarding who will be saved from eternal damnation. The v

The question touches the very heart of Christianity. Isaiah 59:2 tells us, "But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your

It has been a very consistent theme in this blog series, but it is worth repeating: there is profoundly good news for those who confess thei

God's Word provides insights into the futility of relying on our own good deeds for righteousness. In Isaiah 64:6-7, the prophet Isaiah expr

In the Gospels, Jesus often confronted the self-righteous attitudes of the religious leaders of His time. Key passages that illustrate His p

In the Gospel of John, we find truths about the essence and nature of Jesus Christ revealed. John 14:6 states, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the

We find a pivotal moment in the life of King David, a man after God's own heart, but one who also stumbled into grievous sin. The verse stat

In 2 Samuel 12:1-6, the prophet Nathan confronts King David about his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. Nathan's effe

Self-deception is a powerful and destructive force. Consider the story of David, the beloved king of Israel, which vividly illustrates this.

Sin has a way of clouding our judgment, leading us to believe we can conceal our actions from others and even from God. In the case of King

In 2 Samuel 11, we witness the tragic fall of King David, a man after God's own heart, into a spiral of sin. It begins with a seemingly inno

In 2 Samuel 11, we witness the fall of King David, as he succumbs to various sins that reveal deeply rooted idols. This chapter is a soberin

King David's actions in 2 Samuel 11 reveal a tragic willingness to sacrifice greatly to serve his idols. His first sacrifice was his obedien