“The forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7)
Could there be a sweeter word than the word “forgiveness,” when it sounds in a guilty sinner’s ear? He has a glimmer of hope after a lifetime of bondage to sin and the fear of judgment. Can it be possible that sin, my sin, can be forgiven, altogether, and forever? Hell is my portion as a sinner – there’s no possibility of my escaping from it while sin remains upon me - can the load of sin be removed, the burden of guilt relieved? Christ tells me it’s possible. His atoning love whispers pardon is available as a gift, for those who believe on Him. “Save me Lord!”
“God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) … and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:4-10).
What joy! What bliss to be perfectly pardoned! My soul dedicates all its powers to Christ who purchased me with His blood. I’m forgiven fully, freely, forever! When I think of how great my sins were, and the dear price He paid, I bow before the throne which absolves me, I clasp the cross which delivers me, I serve henceforth all my days, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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