To bring and give the knowledge of salvation to His people in the forgiveness and remission of their sins. Luke 1:77 AMPC
Forgiveness and remission are different. Forgiveness doesn’t erase sins, while remission means completely wiping them away. In the Old Testament, the Israelites offered sacrifices for forgiveness, but the need for more sacrifices every year meant that their sins were never completely taken away. “But [as it is] these sacrifices annually bring a fresh remembrance of sins [to be atoned for], Because the blood of bulls and goats is powerless to take sins away” (Hebrews 10:3-4 AMPC).
When Jesus came and offered His life as a sacrifice for humanity, the sin of humanity was remitted. “So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return to God, that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19 AMPC). Jesus didn’t just forgive our sins; He completely erased them. His blood doesn’t just offer pardon; it totally wipes away all sin. Hallelujah
Remember, it is the sin of the world, not the sin of the Christian that Jesus remitted and wiped away. “The very next day, John saw Jesus coming to him to be baptized, and John cried out, “Look! There he is—God’s Lamb! He takes away the sin of the entire world!” (John 1:29 TPT). He took away the sin of the entire world. He loves you, and He is not mad at you because of your sin.
The entire world has been reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:19 NKJV). God reconciled the world, not the Christian. There’s no record of sin against you, child of God. Please believe what God thinks of you, and not what the world or any religious leader is telling you.
Anyone who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ becomes a New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means you have no past; only the present and future. Start seeing yourself as a new creation and experience change in your blood, bones, and mind. See the new you in Christ. Hallelujah! You cannot grow spiritually unless you understand what our Lord Jesus did for you. Sin consciousness hinders spiritual growth.
CONFESSION
I am forgiven, my sins were remitted. I am free, and I am a New Creation. I refuse to be conscious of the past, I am conscious of who I am in Christ. Today I choose to behold only the new me in Christ, and I walk in this consciousness and reality. Hallelujah!
DEEPER REFLECTION
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (KJV)
Acts 3:19 (KJV)
BIBLE READING PLAN
1 YEAR: Numbers 20-21, John 1
2 YEAR: Exodus 19, Matthew 26:16-30
