The Bible's Promise: Future Sins Forgiven

The Bible teaches that when we accept Jesus as our saviour, God forgives all our sins: past, present and future. This is supported by several Bible verses, including Colossians 2:13-14, which states that God has forgiven you all trespasses, and Romans 5:8, which says that Christ died for all humanity, and all past, present and future sins are forgiven. However, this does not mean that we are free to live our lives however we want, as sin still has consequences and can damage our relationship with God.

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross forgives all sin

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross means that condemnation for all sin is removed. It is like a superhydrophobic coating that repels all liquid, leaving the surface untouched. This is not because of the material of the person but because of the perfection of what they are coated with—the blood and righteousness of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says that without the shedding of blood, there can be no forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22). Jesus' blood was shed on the cross, and through his death, he put away sin by the sacrifice of himself (Hebrews 9:26). Jesus died once and for all (Hebrews 10:10), and his sacrifice was enough to atone for all sin. From the cross, he said, "It is finished" (John 19:30). No other sacrifice would ever be needed.

Jesus did not die only for the sins of people who lived before him. His death on the cross forgives the sins of all people, for all time. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2), including those who lived after him. If our future sins were not forgiven, then we would lose our salvation every time we sinned, and Christ would have to die again to cover those new sins. This is not what the Bible teaches. Our salvation is secure (John 10:28-30).

When we accept Jesus as our savior, God forgives all our sins, and we are justified through faith (Romans 5:1). We are declared righteous by God, and this declaration stands, even though we still sin. There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Nothing, not even our future sins, will condemn us. We are forgiven in Christ, and this should not make us flippant toward sin but rather motivate us to avoid it and live a life that is pure.

Salvation is a gift from God

> "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23).

Salvation is offered to us by God's grace, and we receive it through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us:

> "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it."

The gift of salvation is costly, as it cost God the life of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus became the final sacrifice for our sins, paying for our salvation with His blood. However, we must accept this gift of salvation for it to become ours. We do this by faith, reaching out and accepting Christ into our lives.

When we accept Jesus as our Saviour, God forgives all our sins: past, present, and future. This forgiveness is total and whole. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, not just those who lived before Him. If our future sins were not forgiven, we would lose our salvation every time we sinned and Christ would have to die again to cover those sins. This is not what the Bible teaches. Instead, it tells us that we are kept by God and that our salvation is secure. Jesus said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30), signifying that no other sacrifice would ever be needed.

Therefore, we can be confident that our sins, past, present, and future, are forgiven through the perfection of Jesus' sacrifice.

God forgives all sins, including future ones

The Bible teaches that God forgives all sins—past, present, and future—when we accept Jesus as our saviour. This is reflected in 1 John 2:2, which states that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, including those who lived after him.

If our future sins were not forgiven, then two things would have to happen: when we sin in the future, we would lose our salvation and need to be saved again, and Christ would have to die again to cover the sins we have committed since his last death. However, neither of these scenarios is biblical.

The Bible also states that Christ died "once for all" (Hebrews 10:10; cf. Hebrews 7:25), and from the cross, Jesus said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30), indicating that no other sacrifice would ever be needed.

Additionally, God's purpose is to make his children perfect (Romans 8:29-30). God's actions are described in the past tense, as if they had already happened, indicating that our future sins are already forgiven.

Another verse that supports this idea is Romans 8:1, which states, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This means that nothing, not even our future sins, will condemn us.

While it is true that God forgives all sins, this does not mean that we should continue to sin. Sin breaks our fellowship with God and compromises our witness for Christ. When we sin, we should confess it immediately and seek the Holy Spirit's help to live as we should.

Future sins do not condemn Christians

Christians are assured that their future sins do not condemn them. This is because when a person accepts Jesus as their saviour, God forgives all their sins: past, present, and future. This is supported by the Bible, which says that Christ "appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself" (Hebrews 9:26).

The Bible also says that "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). This means that Christians are no longer condemned before God, who has justified them and given them right standing with Him. This justification is more than forgiveness; it is as if the believer has never sinned.

However, this does not mean that Christians should become flippant or indifferent towards sin. Sin still has consequences and can damage our relationship with God and others. When we sin, we should confess and repent, seeking the Holy Spirit's help to live a life that reflects Christ's character.

True believers do not condemn others for their sins but instead intercede on their behalf through prayer. Judging others is not in line with Christ's example, who offered forgiveness and grace to those who sinned. However, this does not mean that Christians should tolerate or accommodate sin. They are called to judge and test everything through the lens of Scripture, boldly standing up for truth and righteousness when needed.

Christians should still seek forgiveness

When we sin, we offend God and grieve His Spirit. While God has ultimately forgiven us for the sins we commit, they still result in a blocking or hindrance in our relationship with Him. A good relationship between a father and son cannot be achieved until the relationship is restored. This can only occur when a child confesses their mistakes to their father and apologizes.

The Bible teaches that, after salvation, we continue to sin. We won't reach sinless perfection in this life. Our future sins, although ultimately forgiven in Christ, should still be confessed to God. We must put to death whatever belongs to our earthly nature. Confessing our sins is part of putting our old nature to death.

Confession is the process that God uses to cut the sin out of our lives and to refine the character of Jesus in us. King David was a man who was quick to acknowledge his sin before God; he trusted God to deal with his sin and to make his relationship with God healthy again.

When we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, we agree with God that we messed up and need the righteousness that only He can provide. We remind ourselves of God's amazing love and the finished work of Jesus Christ.

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