9-Confession And Forgiveness - RSV

1. God Willingly Pardons.
Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like thee, pardoning iniquity and passing over _transgression_ for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger for ever because he delights in steadfast love. [19] He will again have _compassion_ upon us, he will tread our _iniquities_ under foot. Thou wilt cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.

Hebrews 8:12 For I will be _merciful_ toward their iniquities, and I will _remember_ their sins no more."

Acts 3:19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of _refreshing_ may come from the _presence_ of the Lord,

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is _faithful_ and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all _unrighteousness_.

Isaiah 44:22 I have swept away your _transgressions_ like a cloud, and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have _redeemed_ you.

Isaiah 43:25 "I, I am He who blots out your _transgressions_ for my own sake, and I will not _remember_ your sins.

2. Forgiveness Brings Happiness.
Psalms 32:1 A Psalm of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose _transgression_ is _forgiven_, whose sin is covered.

3. God Abundantly Pardons.
Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the _unrighteous_ man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will _abundantly_ pardon.

4. Even in Our Rebellion, He Is Ready to Pardon.
Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to obey, and were not mindful of the wonders which thou didst perform among them; but they stiffened their neck and _appointed_ a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But thou art a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and _abounding_ in _steadfast_ love, and didst not forsake them.

5. Forgiveness Is Rooted in the Character of God.
Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks to the Father, who has _qualified_ us to share in the inheritance of the _saints_ in light.

Colossians 1:14 In whom we have _redemption_, the _forgiveness_ of sins.

6. God Forgives Completely.
Psalms 103:2-3 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, [3] who forgives all your _iniquity_, who heals all your _diseases_,

7. He Forgives Our Many Sins.
Luke 7:47 _Therefore_ I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, _loves_ little."

8. We Should Forgive Each Other As God Forgives.
Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, _tenderhearted_, _forgiving_ one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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