christianity forgiveness

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Christians believe God forgives them their sins if they confess them.

Question 2

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In the Lord’s Prayer, it says ‘forgive us as we forgive others’ show a clear example

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Jesus also stated, ‘If you do not forgive men their sins, your father will not forgive your sins.’ (Matthew 6:15)

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(Matthew 18:21-35) Jesus told his disciples that they should forgive people ‘not seven times, but seventy times seven’.

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Jesus’ own example on the cross was to say to those crucifying him, ‘Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.’

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For Catholics, forgiveness comes through confession and religious acts of atonement.

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For Evangelical Christians, forgiveness of sins comes through faith in Christ and his atonement on the cross.