Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, pardon is a profound expression of God's grace and mercy, characterized by His decision to forgive and forget the sins of His people. This divine act of forgiveness is not merely a legal acquittal but a relational restoration, where God chooses to remember sins no more, thus restoring the sinner to a right relationship with Him.The concept of God remembering sins no more is rooted in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament and finds its fulfillment in the New Testament through the work of Jesus Christ. In Jeremiah 31:34, the prophet speaks of a new covenant, saying, "For I will forgive their iniquity and will remember their sins no more." This promise signifies a transformative shift from the old covenant, where the remembrance of sins was a continual barrier between God and His people, to a new covenant characterized by complete forgiveness and reconciliation. The author of Hebrews reiterates this promise, emphasizing its fulfillment in Christ. Hebrews 8:12 states, "For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more." This passage highlights the superiority of the new covenant, established through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus, which provides a once-for-all atonement for sin. The assurance that God will remember sins no more is a cornerstone of Christian faith, offering believers the confidence of eternal redemption and a restored relationship with God. The notion of God choosing not to remember sins is not indicative of divine forgetfulness but rather a deliberate act of grace. In Isaiah 43:25, God declares, "I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more." This divine self-limitation underscores the depth of God's mercy and His desire for reconciliation with humanity. It reflects a covenantal commitment where God, for His own sake, chooses to erase the record of sin, thus enabling a renewed fellowship with His people. The New Testament further elaborates on this theme through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In 2 Corinthians 5:19, Paul writes, "God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men's trespasses against them." This reconciliation is made possible because God, in Christ, does not hold past sins against believers, allowing them to stand justified before Him. The assurance of pardon and the promise that God will remember sins no more is a source of profound comfort and hope for believers. It encourages a life of repentance and faith, knowing that through Christ, their sins are forgiven and forgotten. This divine pardon is not a license to sin but a call to holiness, as believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in accordance with God's will, free from the burden of past transgressions. In summary, the biblical concept of pardon, expressed by God remembering sins no more, is a testament to His boundless grace and mercy. It is a central theme of the Christian gospel, offering believers the assurance of forgiveness and the promise of a restored relationship with their Creator through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Hebrews 10:17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library How to Make Use of Christ for Taking the Guilt of Our Daily Out ... The Tears of the Penitent. Acts XIII The Lamp and the Bushel Holy violence Liberty of Conscience Threatened Aims of the Papacy. Letter civ. (AD 409. ) Treatise iii. On the Lapsed. How Christ is Made Use of for Justification as a Way. Resources What are the 95 Theses of Martin Luther? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about guilt? | GotQuestions.org Since God withholds forgiveness, can we? | GotQuestions.org Pardon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Pardon is Granted by God Alone Pardon is Granted for the Name's Sake of Christ Pardon is Granted: According to the Riches of Grace Pardon is Granted: On the Exaltation of Christ Pardon is Granted: Through Christ Pardon is Granted: Through the Blood of Christ Pardon is Granted: To Those Who Believe Pardon is Granted: To Those Who Confess Their Sins Pardon is Granted: To Those Who Repent Pardon: Encouragement to Pray For Pardon: Exhibits The: Compassion of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Faithfulness of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Forbearance of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Goodness of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Grace of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Justice of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Loving-Kindness of God Pardon: Exhibits The: Mercy of God Pardon: Expressed by Blotting out Sin Pardon: Expressed by Blotting out Transgression Pardon: Expressed by Casting Sins Into the Sea Pardon: Expressed by Covering Sin Pardon: Expressed by Forgiving Transgression Pardon: Expressed by not Imputing Sin Pardon: Expressed by not Mentioning Transgression Pardon: Expressed by Remembering Sins No More Pardon: Expressed by Removing Transgression Pardon: Legal Sacrifices, Ineffectual For Pardon: Ministers are Appointed to Proclaim Pardon: None Without Shedding of Blood Pardon: Outward Purifications, Ineffectual For Pardon: Pray for for Yourselves Pardon: should be Preached in the Name of Christ Pardon: should Lead to Fearing God Pardon: should Lead to Loving God Pardon: should Lead to Praising God Pardon: should Lead to Returning to God Pardon: The Blood of Christ, Alone, is Efficacious For Pardon: Withheld From: Apostates Pardon: Withheld From: Blasphemers Against the Holy Spirit Pardon: Withheld From: The Impenitent Pardon: Withheld From: The Unbelieving Pardon: Withheld From: The Unforgiving Related Terms Transgression (70 Occurrences) Lovingkindness (176 Occurrences) Loving-kindness (150 Occurrences) Transgressions (64 Occurrences) |
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