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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Assurance of Forgiveness</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_assurance_of_forgiveness.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/john/1-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/assurance.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Assurance of Forgiveness</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_finding_god.htm" title="The Assurance of Finding God">◄</a> The Assurance of Forgiveness <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_future_resurrection.htm" title="The Assurance of Future Resurrection">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The assurance of forgiveness is a foundational tenet of Christian faith, emphasizing the certainty believers have in the forgiveness of their sins through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. This assurance is rooted in the promises of God as revealed in Scripture and is integral to the believer's relationship with God, providing peace, confidence, and spiritual freedom.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation</b><br><br>The assurance of forgiveness is grounded in the character and promises of God. In 1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>, the apostle John writes, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse highlights two key attributes of God: His faithfulness and justice. God's faithfulness assures believers that He will fulfill His promise to forgive, while His justice is satisfied through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.<br><br>The concept of forgiveness is further reinforced in the Old Testament, where God declares His willingness to forgive those who repent. In <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>, the Lord invites, "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall become like wool." This imagery underscores the complete and transformative nature of God's forgiveness.<br><br><b>Christ's Atoning Work</b><br><br>Central to the assurance of forgiveness is the atoning work of Jesus Christ. The New Testament presents Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, fulfilling the requirements of the Law and providing a means for reconciliation with God. <a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a> states, "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!"<br><br>The death and resurrection of Jesus are pivotal events that secure forgiveness for believers. <a href="/romans/4-25.htm">Romans 4:25</a> affirms, "He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification." This justification is a legal declaration of righteousness, made possible by Christ's sacrificial death and victorious resurrection.<br><br><b>Faith and Repentance</b><br><br>The assurance of forgiveness is accessed through faith and repentance. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> emphasizes that salvation, and thus forgiveness, is a gift from God received through faith: "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Repentance, a turning away from sin and toward God, is a necessary response to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and is integral to experiencing God's forgiveness.<br><br><b>The Role of the Holy Spirit</b><br><br>The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in assuring believers of their forgiveness. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a> declares, "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children." This internal witness of the Holy Spirit provides believers with confidence in their forgiven status and their identity as children of God.<br><br><b>Practical Implications</b><br><br>The assurance of forgiveness has profound implications for the believer's life. It brings peace and freedom from guilt, enabling believers to live in the joy and liberty of God's grace. It also fosters a spirit of gratitude and worship, as believers recognize the magnitude of God's mercy and love. Furthermore, the assurance of forgiveness empowers believers to extend forgiveness to others, reflecting the character of Christ in their relationships.<br><br>In summary, the assurance of forgiveness is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, rooted in the promises of God, the atoning work of Christ, and the witness of the Holy Spirit. It provides believers with confidence, peace, and the motivation to live a life that honors God.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/assurance.htm">Assurance</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_abundant_in_the_understanding_of_the_gospel.htm">Assurance is Abundant in the Understanding of the Gospel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_the_effect_of_righteousness.htm">Assurance is the Effect of Righteousness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--confident_hope_in_god_restores.htm">Assurance: Confident Hope in God Restores</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance--confirmed_by_love.htm">Assurance: Confirmed by Love</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--david.htm">Assurance: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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