What does the Bible Say about God’s Forgiveness
The Bible is filled with many stories that can inspire and challenge us. They also repeatedly demonstrate that God wants a relationship with us and sin keeps getting in the way. But God didn't give up on us. Read these verses and discover what the Bible says about forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ.
Forgiveness and Salvation Through Jesus Christ
Sin separates us from God: Isaiah 59.1-15; Romans 3.9-20; 5.12-21; 7.14-25
God seeks us and desires what's best for us: Exodus 19.3b-8; Jeremiah 31.31-34; Isaiah 54.1-10; 1 Peter 1.1-10; 1 John 3.1-10
God sent his son Jesus Christ so that our relationship with God can be restored: Colossians 1.15-23; Romans 5.1-11; 1 Peter 2.10-25; 2 Timothy 1.9,10; Ephesians 2.1-10; Romans 8.31-39
God gives us new life and call us to live in a Christ-like way: Romans 6.1-14; Ephesians 4.17-32; Galatians 5.16-26; 1 John 4.7-21; Romans 12.1-21
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