Topical Bible: Pardon: should be Preached in the Name of Christ

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The concept of pardon, or forgiveness, is central to the Christian faith and is intricately linked to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The proclamation of pardon in the name of Christ is a fundamental aspect of the Gospel message, emphasizing the grace and mercy available to all who believe.

Biblical Foundation

The necessity of preaching pardon in the name of Christ is rooted in the Great Commission and the teachings of Jesus. In Luke 24:46-47 , Jesus instructs His disciples, saying, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem." This passage underscores the divine mandate to preach forgiveness as an integral part of the Gospel.

The Role of Christ in Pardon

Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection are the basis for the pardon of sins. In Ephesians 1:7 , the Apostle Paul writes, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This verse highlights that forgiveness is made possible through the atoning work of Christ, emphasizing the necessity of His name in the proclamation of pardon.

The Apostolic Preaching

The early church, following the command of Christ, consistently preached forgiveness in His name. In Acts 2:38 , Peter addresses the crowd at Pentecost, saying, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." This call to repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus underscores the apostolic emphasis on pardon as a key component of the Gospel message.

Theological Significance

The preaching of pardon in the name of Christ is not merely a ritualistic formula but a profound theological truth. It signifies the authority and power vested in Christ to forgive sins, as seen in Mark 2:10 , where Jesus declares, "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." This authority is central to the Christian understanding of salvation and the transformative power of the Gospel.

Practical Implications

The message of pardon in Christ's name carries significant implications for both the preacher and the believer. For the preacher, it is a call to faithfully proclaim the full counsel of God, emphasizing the availability of forgiveness through Christ alone. For the believer, it is an assurance of the complete and unmerited grace that comes through faith in Jesus, leading to a life of gratitude and obedience.

Conclusion

The preaching of pardon in the name of Christ is a vital aspect of the Christian mission, rooted in Scripture and exemplified by the early church. It is a message of hope and redemption, offering forgiveness to all who turn to Christ in faith.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Luke 24:47
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
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Christ's First and Last Subject
... all the mystery of godliness, and that he should close his ... Repentance and remission
of sins are preached in Jesus ... penitence; there is no offer of pardon made to ...
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Whether this Sacrament was Suitably Instituted in the New Law?
... penance and remission of sins should be preached in His ... way or other, and also that
one should show some ... in the hope that they would receive pardon from God ...
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Beginning at Jerusalem
... Now this is what we are to preach"free, full, irreversible pardon for all ... The text
says that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his ...
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Repentance
... was ascending to heaven, he commanded that Repentance should be preached in his ... But
my sins are so great, that if I should repent, God would not pardon them ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/4 2 repentance.htm

Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences
... 52. The assurance of salvation by letters of pardon is vain, even though the ... then
the Gospel, which is the very greatest thing, should be preached with a ...
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"Peace be unto You"
... the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His ...
them encourage the sinner to repent, and believe in Him who can pardon. ...
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Dr. Martin Luther Concerning Penitence and Indulgences.
... Vain is the hope of salvation through letters of pardon, even if a ... single ceremonies,
the Gospel, which is a very great matter, should be preached with a ...
/.../luther/first principles of the reformation/disputation of dr martin luther.htm

Regeneration by Faith. Of Repentance.
... past life, and implores God to pardon the errors of ... that repentance and remission
of sins should be preached ... Repentance is preached in the name of Christ, when ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 3 regeneration by faith.htm

In this Passage all Room for Doubt is Removed. In the Former ...
... as it matters not whether Christ is preached in truth ... and things infernal, not only
receive pardon, but also ... that what you desire is that I should, if possible ...
/.../32 in this passage all.htm

The Statement of the Apostle, that all Things are of the Father by ...
... its commencement, so that it might be preached, certainly God ... but he is not shut
out from pardon, which he ... But if any one should deny the dignity, majesty, and ...
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