Eternal Remission

Monday, 20 October 2025

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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 doesnt actually instruct us to ask God for forgiveness? More so, God didnt 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 thats 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 aphiemi, 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. Thats remission, not forgiveness. God didnt leave your sins on record and then pardon you. No! He removed them completely; they were taken away, blotted out.

This is why we dont 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, were 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). Youve 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 13:3839

(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
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