Bible Class Outline: The Forgiveness of Sins
1. The blessedness of forgiveness. “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” (Rom. 4:7.) Observe that the blessing is a present one—are forgiven, are covered.
2. How the forgiveness is obtained. Through Christ. “Through this Man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins” (previous verses, 28 and 30, show that He was slain, and is risen again), “and by Him all that believe are justified from all things.” (Acts 13:38, 39.) Observe the two alls—all persons who believe are justified from all things they have done.
3. How the forgiveness is secured. In Christ Himself, now exalted in heaven. “In whom we have… the forgiveness of sins.” (Eph. 1:7.)