God Has a Remedy
God desires to forgive sin and has provided a remedy through the atonement of Christ, restoring His relationship with humanity.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes God's profound willingness to forgive sin, addressing the common questions about why and how God forgives. He explains that the atonement of Christ serves as God's remedy for believers who struggle with sin, highlighting that God desires to remove the barrier of sin that separates humanity from Him. Tozer illustrates this through the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate Lamb who takes away sin. He reassures that God's character is rooted in forgiveness, and that He is eager to restore those who have fallen. The message underscores the importance of understanding God's grace and the role of Christ as our advocate.
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Seekers and inquirers have often voiced this deep question of concern: "Why does God forgive? and how does God forgive sin?" There is plain teaching throughout the Old and New Testaments concerning God's willingness to forgive and forget. Yet there are segments of the Christian church which appear to be poorly taught concerning God's clear remedy, through the atonement of Christ, for the believer who has yielded to temptation and failed his Lord. God knows that sin is the dark shadow standing between Him and His highest creation, man. God is more willing to remove that shadow than we are to have it removed!
He wants to forgive and that desire is a part of God's character.
In the sacrificial death of a lamb in the Old Testament, God was telling us that one day a perfect Lamb would come to actually take away sin. That is how and why God forgives sin now. In John's words: "We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 2:1-2a).
Sermon Outline
- God's Desire to Forgive
- The Remedy for Sin
- The Result of God's Forgiveness
- Sin is removed
- God's relationship with man is restored
Key Quotes
“God is more willing to remove that shadow than we are to have it removed!” — A.W. Tozer
“We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Recognize God's desire to forgive and restore His relationship with you.
- Understand the significance of the atonement of Christ in God's forgiveness.
- Trust in Jesus Christ as your advocate with the Father and propitiation for your sins.