Dear friend, Throughout history, the understanding that only God can forgive sins has been a central tenet in the biblical teachings. The concept is simple yet profound; the depth of our transgressions and the weight of our guilt require an authority greater than any human can possess. Thus, it is solely in the hands of the Divine to grant absolution.
Consider the stories of old where men and women, weighed down by their misdeeds, sought redemption. They did not turn to their peers or to esteemed figures, but instead, they turned their gaze heavenwards. It’s a universal yearning to be reconciled with our Creator, to mend the rift caused by our actions, and to seek His mercy.
Brother and sister, the weight of sin is not just a mere blemish or a minor wrongdoing. It’s a chasm, a separation between us and the eternal goodness of the Almighty. Yet, it is through His infinite grace and love that He offers forgiveness, a chance to cleanse our souls and start anew. The waters of redemption are not to be found in the hands of a fellow man, but in the embrace of our Lord.
Our journey on this earth is riddled with mistakes and missteps, but it is important to remember that the door to reconciliation is always open. Our sincere contrition and sincere repentance will not be noticed by our merciful Creator, unless we return to Him.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about “Only God Can Forgive Sins”.
Mark 2:7
“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”
Psalm 32:5
“I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord ; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah”
Isaiah 43:25
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins”
Daniel 9:9
“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him”
Acts 5:31
“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”
Ephesians 1:7
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace”
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”
Colossians 1:14
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins”
Hebrews 10:17
“And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more”
Psalm 103:3
“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases”
Acts 26:18
“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me”
Luke 24:47
“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem”
Jeremiah 31:34
“And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord : for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord : for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more”
Romans 4:7
“Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered”
James 5:15
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him”
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land”
Proverbs 28:13
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy”
Isaiah 55:7
“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord , and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon”
Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy”
Acts 3:19
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord”
2 Corinthians 5:21
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him”
Psalm 51:1-2
“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin”
Joel 2:13
“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil”
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”
Mark 11:25
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses”
Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven”
Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”
Acts 13:38-39
“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses”
Romans 3:23-24
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus”
Colossians 2:13
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses”
Conclusion:
In the vast expanse of biblical teachings, one truth remains evergreen: the sole authority of forgiveness belongs to God. We, as mere mortals, can provide comfort, guidance, and support, but the power to erase the stain of sin rests with the Divine. His grace is boundless, His mercy infinite. It is a reminder that, despite our imperfections, we are cherished by an ever-loving God who is always ready to welcome us back into His fold.
