1.1 Recognizing our sinful nature: We are all born into sin and fall short of God's glory. Romans 3:23
1.2 The consequences of sin: Sin separates us from God and leads to death. Romans 6:23
1.3 God's standard of holiness: God is holy and cannot tolerate sin. 1 Peter 1:16
2.1 God's love for us: Despite our sinfulness, God loves us and wants us to be reconciled to Him. John 3:16
2.2 Jesus, our Redeemer: God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. Romans 5:8
2.3 The gift of salvation: Through Jesus, we can receive forgiveness and eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9
3.1 Confessing our sins: We must admit our sins to God and ask for His forgiveness. 1 John 1:9
3.2 Believing in Jesus: We must believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for our sins. John 14:6
3.3 Repenting from our sins: True repentance involves turning away from sin and turning to God. Acts 3:19
4.1 Freedom from guilt and shame: When God forgives us, He removes our guilt and shame. Psalm 103 12 Psalm 103:12
4.2 Walking in newness of life: God's forgiveness empowers us to live a new life in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17
4.3 Extending forgiveness to others: As recipients of God's forgiveness, we are called to forgive others. Matthew 6:14-15
5.1 God's promise of forgiveness: God promises to forgive us when we confess our sins. 1 John 1:9
5.2 The witness of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit assures us of our forgiveness and salvation. Romans 8:16
5.3 Living in peace and joy: God's forgiveness brings peace and joy into our lives. (Romans 5 1; (John 15 11 John 15:11