Topical Encyclopedia The concept of pardon, particularly in the context of sin and transgression, is a central theme in Christian theology. It is through Jesus Christ that believers receive the ultimate pardon for their sins, a foundational tenet of the Christian faith. This pardon is not merely a legal acquittal but a profound act of divine grace and mercy, restoring the believer to a right relationship with God.Biblical Foundation The New Testament provides a robust framework for understanding how pardon is granted through Christ. 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 underscores the belief that it is through the sacrificial death of Jesus that believers are redeemed and forgiven. The shedding of Christ's blood is seen as the atoning sacrifice that satisfies the justice of God, allowing for the forgiveness of sins. Similarly, in Colossians 1:13-14, Paul reiterates, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." This passage highlights the transformative nature of Christ's pardon, which not only forgives but also transfers the believer from darkness to light, from the realm of sin to the kingdom of God. The Role of Faith Faith is the means by which individuals receive the pardon offered through Christ. In Romans 3:23-24, Paul states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Justification, a legal term denoting acquittal, is granted freely by God's grace and is accessed through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but a trust and reliance on Christ's finished work on the cross. Christ's Intercessory Role Christ's role as an intercessor is also integral to the concept of pardon. Hebrews 7:25 declares, "Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them." Christ's ongoing intercession for believers ensures that the pardon granted is not a one-time event but a continual reality, as He advocates on behalf of His people before the Father. The New Covenant The pardon granted through Christ is also a fulfillment of the promises of the New Covenant. In Jeremiah 31:34, God promises, "For I will forgive their iniquity and will remember their sins no more." This promise is realized in Christ, as the mediator of the New Covenant, who secures eternal redemption for those who believe. Hebrews 9:15 affirms, "For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant." Implications for Believers The pardon granted through Christ has profound implications for believers. It assures them of their standing before God, not based on their own righteousness but on the righteousness of Christ imputed to them. This assurance is a source of peace and confidence, as expressed in Romans 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Moreover, the experience of divine pardon compels believers to extend forgiveness to others, as instructed in Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." The pardon received becomes the model and motivation for interpersonal forgiveness, reflecting the transformative power of Christ's work in the believer's life. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 1:69,77And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 5:31 Acts 13:38 Library The Same Subject Continued. Thanksgiving to God for the Pardon Granted to the Offenders ... Pardon and Peace Consistency of the Apostle in his Other Epistles. How to Make Use of Christ for Taking the Guilt of Our Daily Out ... Christ Our Passover Christ and Man in the Atonement Period ii. The Post-Apostolic Age: AD 100-AD 140 Christ and Man in the Atonement Christ --Perfect through Sufferings 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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