Quotes About Forgiveness

Sin is serious—so serious it sent Jesus Christ to the cross. Flee from [sin] and stay close to Christ.

Sin is often, if not always, the perversion of something good. In the midst of all our sinning, though, God is willing to forgive us, change us, and give us a new power to overcome that sin.

Sin is rebellion against God.

Sin's masterpiece of shame and hate became God's masterpiece of mercy and forgiveness. Through the death of Christ upon the cross, sin itself was crucified for those who believe in Him.

Sinners, pray to a merciful God for forgiveness.

It was not the people or the Roman soldiers who put [Jesus] on the cross—it was your sins and my sins that made it necessary for Him to volunteer his death.

The greatest vision of sin that a person can ever receive is to look at the cross.

HOMEM - PRESENTE DE DEUS O homem tem duas grandes necessidades espirituais. Um é para o perdão. O outro é para o bem. Consciente ou inconscientemente, seu ser interior anseia por ambos.

How many relationships have broken down because of gossip or a word spoken thoughtlessly or in anger? A harsh word can't be taken back; no apology can fully repair its damage.

True repentance is a turning from sin . . . Humanly speaking, it is our small part in the plan of salvation. Our part is repenting. God will do the converting, the transforming, and the forgiving.

It is entirely possible to be deeply sorry because of the devastation which sin has wrought in our lives—and yet not repent.

Do you have that hope of eternity in your heart right now? Do you know—beyond doubt—that some day you will join the angels in heaven in singing praises to God? If not, make your commitment to Christ today. Without Christ you are separated from God and without hope of eternal life. You need to have your sins forgiven, and you need to be renewed and cleansed by the power of God. And this can happen if you will give your life to Christ and trust Him as your personal Lord and Savior.

A Roman soldier . . . thrust a spear into Jesus' side and out came blood and water. Physicians say that a mixture of blood and water indicates that Jesus died of a broken heart. He poured out the last ounce of His blood to redeem us.

no está limitado por un cuerpo, sin embargo es una persona. Él siente, piensa, ama, perdona, simpatiza con los problemas y las tristezas que enfrentamos.

Understanding the consequence of sin and arrogance should motivate every Christian to pray for repentance and revival.

Anger and bitterness—whatever the cause—only end up hurting us. Turn that anger over to Christ.

The transformed man loves when others hate. He is just when others are prejudiced. He is understanding when others misunderstand, and he is poised when others are frantic.

When someone hurts us, our natural instinct is to strike back—but when we do, we not only destroy any possibility of reconciliation, but we also allow anger and hate to control us.

Don't let hatred control you, no matter what others do that causes [anger]. You would only become guilty of the same sin that afflicts them, and nothing would be solved.

You cannot pray for someone and hate them at the same time.

On the cross Christ took upon Himself every sin we've ever committed—including anger.

If you have been harboring anger or bitterness or jealousy in your heart toward someone—a parent, an ex-spouse, a boss—hand it over to Christ, and ask Him to help you let it go.

Now I've gotten saved. Now whatever I do can't unsave me. Even if I killed somebody, I can't ever be unsaved now.

God takes the weak and makes them strong. He takes the vile and makes them clean. He takes the worthless and makes them worthwhile. He takes the sinful and makes them sinless.