Scripture on forgiveness

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?

Forgiveness runs through the whole of Scripture — God's forgiveness of us, and the call to forgive one another. The Bible shows a mercy that removes our sin ‘as far as the east is from the west.’

What Scripture shows us

  • God is faithful to forgive us when we confess.
  • We are called to forgive as the Lord forgave us.
  • In Christ we have redemption and the forgiveness of sins.

Bible verses about forgiveness

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

1 John 1:9

"Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

Colossians 3:13

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

Psalm 103:12

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