Truth Truth Truth

From Jerry Bridges:

“Whatever Scriptures we use to assure us of God’s forgiveness, we must realize that whether the passage explicitly states it or not, the only basis for God’s forgiveness is the blood of Christ shed on the cross for us. As the writer of Hebrews said, ‘without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (9:22), and the context makes it clear that it is Christ’s blood that provides the objective basis on which God forgives our sins.”

And from God Himself:

“As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” (Romans 4:7-8 )

‘I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.’ (Isaiah 43:25)

And now … with those truths to comfort, strengthen, and encourage me … offline and off into my day.

Happy Friday to you,
Tara B.