Things You'll Need:
- A heart willing to believe what God has revealed.
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Step 1
Recognize your need for forgiveness
God is love. God loves his creation and God loves you. But God is a holy God, and a holy God will not allow those with unforgiven sin to share his eternal kingdom with him.
God wants to forgive you, but before God can forgive you, you must recognize your need to be forgiven. God is not impressed with those who say they have not sinned because God has already proclaimed, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". You must agree with God that you need forgiveness by confessing and asking for forgiveness. -
Step 2
Don't Stumble over the Son, Accept him
As much as it offends some, God has placed all the forgiveness he has for the entire human race in his unique Son Jesus. You will find your forgiveness in Jesus. He who has the son, has life, he who does not have the son does not have life.
You must come to God through Jesus to receive your forgiveness. As God said through the Apostle Paul "Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you".
How do you accept the son? If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. -
Step 3
Return for Forgiveness
We should all try to live a life pleasing to God, where we don't continue to sin. But sometimes we fall short. If that happens don't become too prideful to return to God for forgiveness. And don't pretend it didn't happen, or that you don't need forgiveness. God has said: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Have faith, and return to God for forgiveness. -
Step 4
Forgive others
Just as God has forgiven us, God wants us to forgive others. If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
That forgiveness starts in the heart, and is made visible when it is accepted by the person you have forgiven. The forgiven person might not accept your forgiveness, and so you may need to act as wisdom dictates, but your forgiveness should still rest settled in your heart.
If you have recognized your need for forgiveness, accepted Jesus, left no wrong doing unconfessed, and forgiven others you can rest assured God has forgiven you.
Comments
iellemarie said
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juangarza316 said
on 9/15/2009 Very well written article, this one is needed to be seen by many. Thanks for sharing, and a recommend.
jujudy said
on 8/24/2009 Forgiveness, next to love--no, really, a property of love--is the most important characteristic of the mentally healthy. "Not forgiving" hurts the grudge-holder, not the unforgiven. How wonderful that God's forgiveness is freely given. 5*s
chrisanimelo444 said
on 8/20/2009 Great tips! Very informative. Thanks a bunch.
mizzy said
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