Bible Verses About "How Does God Forgive Sin"
God forgives sin through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ — when a person repents and believes, God removes their guilt 'as far as the east is from the west.'
God forgives sin through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ — when a person repents and believes, God removes their guilt 'as far as the east is from the west.'
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." — 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How Does God Forgive Sin?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."
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What Does the Bible Say About Grace?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · John 1:17 · 2 Corinthians 12:9
What Is Repentance?
Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
What Does the Bible Say About the Blood of Jesus?
Hebrews 9:22 · 1 Peter 1:18-19 · Revelation 12:11
What Is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
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