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Your Question:
am i being punished for past sins?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of guilt and shame that's been bearing down on you. It's a heavy burden to carry, isn't it? But let me tell you, as a pastor and a follower of Christ, I've seen time and time again that God's forgiveness is not a matter of deserving it, but of receiving it by faith. You see, our sins are not a reflection of God's justice, but rather a demonstration of our own failure to live up to His standards. Now, I know it's easy to get caught up in the idea that we're being punished for our past sins, but that's not what the Bible teaches. In fact, it says that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7). That's a pretty clear message, don't you think? It's not about earning forgiveness or paying the price for our sins; it's about receiving it as a gift from God, through faith in Jesus Christ. So, if you're struggling with guilt and shame, I want to encourage you to come before God with a broken and contrite heart. Repent of your sins, acknowledge your failures, and turn from them. And then, rejoice in God's forgiveness. Remember, forgiveness is not automatic, but it's available to all who come to Christ in faith. Don't let guilt and shame hold you back from experiencing the freedom and peace that comes from knowing you're forgiven.
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isaiah
paul wegner
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
christian theology
millard erickson
acts
r c sproul
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
letters of john
john stott
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