ETERNAL REMISSION

 OCTOBER 20 2025

In whom we have redemption through his

blood, the forgiveness of sins, according

to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7).

Did you know the Bible doesn’t actually instruct us

to ask God for forgiveness? More so, God didn’t

even make provision for your forgiveness in the way most

people think. Rather, He did something far greater; He

gave us remission.

Forgiveness means to pardon. That is, the wrongs

or sins that the offender committed remain on record, but

he or she is no longer held accountable or punished for

them. This is how men forgive. But that’s not what God

did in Christ Jesus. The New Testament introduces us to

the greater reality of remission.

1 John 1:9 says, “...he is faithful and just to forgive

us our sins....” But the Greek word translated forgive

there is actually “aphiēmi,” which is from “aphesis.” This

word does not primarily mean “pardon.” Instead, it means

“to send away,” “to take away completely,” or “to separate

from.” That’s remission, not forgiveness. God didn’t leave

your sins on record and then pardon you. No! He removed

them completely; they were taken away, blotted out.

This is why we don’t keep asking God to forgive us.

In Christ, our sins were remitted; they were washed away,

not covered up. The death, burial, and resurrection of

Jesus provided full payment for sin, resulting in your total

justification.

Some quote verses from Matthew, Mark or Luke, to

justify a forgiveness-based mentality. Jesus’ teachings in

those gospels were to a people still under the old covenant

before His death and resurrection. But now, we’re new

creatures in Christ, and God has no record of your sin:

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:

old things are passed away; behold, all things are

become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). You’ve been cleansed,

justified and sanctified. Blessed be God!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the eternal remission of

sins I have in Christ Jesus. I walk in the light of my

righteousness, knowing that sin and its attendant effects

have no dominion over me. I live boldly and confidently,

enjoying unhindered fellowship with you, in Jesus' Name.

Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 10:16-17; Colossians 1:12-14; Acts 13:38-39

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Timothy 2:1-15 & Jeremiah 7-8

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 6:52-60 & 2 Kings 6