Which other scriptures highlight the theme of forgiveness found in Colossians 1:14? Forgiveness Centered in Christ • “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:14) New Testament Echoes of the Same Gift • “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) • “Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.” (Acts 13:38) • “Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the Law of Moses.” (Acts 13:39) • “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:28) • “…repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47) • “God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.” (Acts 5:31) • “When you were dead in your trespasses… He forgave us all our trespasses.” (Colossians 2:13-14) • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) The Blood That Secures Forgiveness • “According to the Law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22) • “Then He adds: ‘Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.’ And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.” (Hebrews 10:17-18) • “…the blood of Jesus His Son purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) Old Testament Foundations of Mercy • “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” (Psalm 32:1-2) • “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12) • “‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…’” (Isaiah 1:18) • “I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.” (Isaiah 43:25) • “For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sins no more.” (Jeremiah 31:34) • “You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:19) Living Out the Forgiveness Received • “Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) • “Bear with one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) • “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14-15) |
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