Subject One Hundred Ninety-seven

GOD’S FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

1. God’s forgiveness
   1. God’s forgiveness is based upon the redemption of the Lord Jesus.
   2. God’s forgiveness removes our record of sins.
2. God’s cleansing
   1. God’s cleansing is by the blood of the Lord Jesus.
   2. God’s cleansing washes us from every sin. Forgiveness erases the record of sin. Cleansing removes the stain of sin.
3. The basis of God’s forgiveness and cleansing
   1. God’s forgiveness and cleansing are based upon God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is according to God’s Word. God’s Word in the Bible promises us that He will forgive us and cleanse us. When we believe in Jesus, He is bound by the faithfulness of His Word to forgive and cleanse us.
   2. God’s forgiveness and cleansing are based upon God’s righteousness. God’s righteousness is according to God’s work. The redeeming death of the Lord Jesus, which dealt with our sins, is God’s work. Today when we believe in the Lord Jesus, God is bound by His righteousness to forgive us and to cleanse us.
4. The extent of God’s forgiveness and cleansing
   1. He cleanses us from all our unrighteousness.
   2. He forgives and cleanses the sins of all believers.
5. How to obtain God’s forgiveness and cleansing
   1. Repent and confess your sins to God.
   2. Receive the Lord Jesus and His redemption.