Forgiveness is the essential result of the redemption offered by God through Christ.  The two concepts are inseparable in the Bible.

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Here are some key NIV Bible verses focusing on Forgiveness, starting with how it connects directly to redemption:

 

✨ Forgiveness and Redemption in the NIV

 

These verses directly link Christ's redemptive act (through His blood/sacrifice) to the forgiveness of sins.

• Ephesians 1:7:

  "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

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• Colossians 1:13-14:34

  "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

   

• Acts 10:43:

  "All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

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• Matthew 26:28 (The Last Supper):

  "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

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💖 God's Promise of Complete Forgiveness

 

These verses highlight the total and complete nature of God's pardon when we confess and repent.

• 1 John 1:9:

  "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

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• Psalm 103:12:8

  "as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

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• Micah 7:18-19:

  "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?  You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.  You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea."

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• Hebrews 8:12:

  "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

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🙏 The Command to Forgive Others

 

Because we have been forgiven so completely by God, the Bible instructs us to extend that same grace to others.

• Ephesians 4:32:

  "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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• Colossians 3:13:13

  "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

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• Matthew 6:14-15:16

  "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

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• Luke 6:37:19

  "Do not judge, and you will not be judged.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.  Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

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