HOW MANY OF YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN?
When we confess Jesus as Lord and believe in our hearts that he died for sins, was buried and raised from the dead, we are saved. In that very moment, we have been saved from sin’s penalty (justification), we are being saved from sin’s power (sanctification), and we will be saved from sin’s presence (glorification).
So, when we receive Christ’s payment for our sins, how many of our sins are forgiven? Past ones? Present? What about tomorrow? The answer: In Christ, God forgives “them all.” For this, the apostle Paul exulted, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1).
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we thank you for your provision for our sins in Christ. He is the perfect atonement, covering all our sin, so that we are made holy in your sight. We are no longer slaves to sin, but we are your servants of righteousness. We praise you for your love and mercy. In Jesus’ name, amen.