Paid for in full.
Your sins have been paid for. Yes, all of it. God did not just pronounce you forgiven but made the required payment for your sin(s).
Every man(generic) wants to be responsible for their actions. You want to pay for your offence and wrongs - it's just the way man is wired. This explains the desire to work for the forgiveness of our sins and why we run from God when we do not think we can pay for it. It explains why we are eager to pay for services or goods we purchase or incur with pride and chicken out when incapable. You are happy when you have something in it to boast about.
Jesus was the ultimate payment for your sin(s). His death on the cross was the requirement to satisfy the demand of justice. His death was the sacrifice, the only sacrifice that could pay for your "sinfulness" and pride. His blood was satisfactory and paid for it in full (everything - past, present and future). His death was once, the payment for your sin(s) was once and It covers eternity.
The way you graciously accept and appreciate the payment for you groceries, meal, ticket, bus fare etc when you are incapable of the payment and someone you know or least expect just shows up and pays in full is the response required... Accept what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross - He paid for all your sin and you should have a clear conscience about it.
Your sins have been paid for. Yes, all of it. God did not just pronounce you forgiven but made the required payment for your sin(s).
Every man(generic) wants to be responsible for their actions. You want to pay for your offence and wrongs - it's just the way man is wired. This explains the desire to work for the forgiveness of our sins and why we run from God when we do not think we can pay for it. It explains why we are eager to pay for services or goods we purchase or incur with pride and chicken out when incapable. You are happy when you have something in it to boast about.
Jesus was the ultimate payment for your sin(s). His death on the cross was the requirement to satisfy the demand of justice. His death was the sacrifice, the only sacrifice that could pay for your "sinfulness" and pride. His blood was satisfactory and paid for it in full (everything - past, present and future). His death was once, the payment for your sin(s) was once and It covers eternity.
The way you graciously accept and appreciate the payment for you groceries, meal, ticket, bus fare etc when you are incapable of the payment and someone you know or least expect just shows up and pays in full is the response required... Accept what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross - He paid for all your sin and you should have a clear conscience about it.
"When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation.
He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.
The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.
How much more, then, 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!" - Hebrews 9:11-14
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"But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God... because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." - Hebrews 10: 12-14
He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.
The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.
How much more, then, 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!" - Hebrews 9:11-14
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"But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God... because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." - Hebrews 10: 12-14
Relax my friend, your sins have been paid for in Christ's death.. nothing you did or can do earned it. It is simply grace... God's Riches At Christ Expense. Embrace it and live confidently in Him.
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