0360. 354. “Forgiven”

354. “Forgiven”

The several instances where Christ said to individuals “Thy sins are forgiven,” are full of meaning, and illustrate how He forgives all sorts of sinners.

1. The Palsied Sinner. “Thy sins be forgiven thee” (Mat_9:2; Mat_9:5).

2. The Diseased Sinner. “If he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him” (Jas_5:15).

3. The Weeping Sinner. “He saith unto her, thy sins be forgiven thee” (Luk_7:47-48).

4. The Trespassing Sinner. “Having forgiven you all trespasses” (Col_2:13).

5. The Iniquitous Sinner. “Whose iniquities are forgiven” (Rom_4:7).

6. The Transgressing Sinner. “Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven” (Psa_32:1).

7. The Atoned-for Sinner is forgiven, and He above “Makes an atonement for him, for his sin… and it shall be forgiven” (Lev_4:20, Lev_4:26, Lev_4:31, Lev_4:35; Lev_5:10, Lev_5:13, Lev_5:16, Lev_5:18; Lev_6:7).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH