Forgiven at the Cross
The foundation of the simplicity in Christ.
You were ALREADY forgiven-now be reconciled
Click on the above image to listen to Truth Time Radio's teaching
that Forgiveness is not conditional and future – it’s unconditional
and Past.
He uses the term "Limited Forgivers" regarding those of us who, may
not until now, realize that forgiveness for ALL came at the Cross.
The message of grace begins at the Cross. There, God settled the sin question once for all — not by asking for our works or repentance, but by putting away sin through the sacrifice of Christ.
Religion says we must ask for forgiveness over and over, but Scripture says that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them. The world’s sins were forgiven at Calvary — long before we were even born.
To say that you have already received forgiveness is not that you are automatically saved. It means the barrier of sin is gone.
Now God can freely offer eternal life as a gift to all who simply believe the gospel.
What happened at the Cross?
- Every sin was judged in Christ.
- God’s justice was fully satisfied.
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Forgiveness became the world’s
new standing before God.
Because the Cross removed sin as the issue, the only issue left is belief. Paul calls this the ministry of reconciliation —
proclaiming to the world, “Be reconciled to God.” — 2 Corinthians 5:20
Why is this important?
For those of us who are already saved through Paul's Gospel, maybe not much more than just "God, You are more gracious than I thought."However, it can make a big difference in our witnissing to others. They may say to us "But you don't know what I've done. God can't forgive ME!!!"
Then you can sincerely say "He already has, you just need to accept it."
So what must I do?
Believe the record that God gave of His Son. Trust that Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose again.You were already forgiven, but the moment you believe — you are, also, made righteous and reconciled to God forever.
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace”— Ephesians 1:7
"...but now, once ... He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice
of Himself."
"...God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing
their trespasses to them...and has committed to us the word of
reconciliation."
"For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was
buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the
Scriptures"
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God,
not of works, lest anyone should boast."
not of works, lest anyone should boast."
"For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death
of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His
life."
