Forgiveness
Forgiveness — A Scripture Study
When I study a specific subject in Scripture, I like to gather all the passages in one place. Seeing them together helps reveal the heart of God and the consistency of His character. This study accompanies my post “Forgiveness – Repentance – Restoration.”
Old Testament Foundations
Nehemiah 9:17
“But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abundant in loyal love…”
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Psalm 6:1 — An Appeal for Forgiveness and Deliverance
O Yahweh, do not rebuke me in your anger, and do not discipline me in your wrath.
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Psalm 25:1 — A Prayer for Guidance, Deliverance, and Forgiveness
To you, O Yahweh, I lift up my soul.
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Psalm 32:1 — Thanksgiving for Forgiveness
Happy is he whose transgression is taken away, whose sin is covered.
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Psalm 130:4
But with you is forgiveness, so that you may be feared.
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Daniel 9:9
Compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, for we have rebelled against Him.
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Forgiveness in the Gospels
Matthew 26:28
“This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
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Mark 1:4
A baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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Mark 3:29
Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness forever.
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Luke 1:77
To give knowledge of salvation to His people by the forgiveness of their sins.
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Luke 3:3
Preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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Luke 17:1 — Sin, Forgiveness, Faith, and Service
“It is impossible for causes for stumbling not to come…”
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Luke 24:47
Repentance and forgiveness of sins proclaimed in His name to all nations.
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Forgiveness in Acts
Acts 2:38
Repent and be baptized… for the forgiveness of your sins.
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Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
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Acts 10:43
Everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.
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Acts 13:38
Through this One, forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
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Acts 26:18
To turn from darkness to light… that they may receive forgiveness of sins.
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Forgiveness in the Epistles
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
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Colossians 1:14
In Him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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Hebrews 9:22
Apart from the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
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Hebrews 10:18
Where there is forgiveness, there is no longer an offering for sin.
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Closing Reflection
Forgiveness is the doorway into restored fellowship with God. From the Old Testament to the New, Scripture reveals a Father who delights in mercy, who heals rebellion, and who covers sin through the blood of His Son. May these passages draw us deeper into gratitude, humility, and the freedom that comes from being forgiven.
