Scriptural Forgiveness

The Bible teaches that there is forgiveness with God; that is, He abundantly pardons our sins.  It does  not take absolution from a Catholic priest to be forgiven because forgiveness is free; that is, it is from Christ Himself.  I spoke with his eminence of a Greek Orthodox monastery, and he said he cannot forgive anyone but God forgives.  If someone is "in Christ" they are forgiven; however, once someone is "in Christ" they cannot be "outside of Christ."  We are forgiven if we trusted Jesus alone as our personal Lord and Redeemer.  Mediate on these Scriptures and it will help you understand biblical forgiveness.

Psalm 130:4 KJV

But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

 

Daniel 9:9 KJV

To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

 

Mark 3:29 KJV

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.

 

Acts 5:31 KJV

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

 

Acts 13:38 KJV

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

 

Ephesians 1:7 KJV

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

 

Colossians 1:14 KJV

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: