Sin can feel like a heavy burden weighing us down. But scripture provides hope – when we repent and seek forgiveness, God is gracious and just to pardon our sins. This post explores powerful Bible verses about repentance, God’s promise of forgiveness, and the cleansing from sin that comes through His mercy. As we reflect on these passages, may our hearts be drawn to honesty before God, repenting from the sins that entangle us. May we find freedom through God’s word and promise of forgiveness that gives new life.
13 Bible Verse About Repentance And Forgiveness
Here are Bible verses about repentance and forgiveness:
1. “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)
2. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
3. “Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” (Isaiah 55:7)
4. “But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, that person will surely live; they will not die.” (Ezekiel 18:21)
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5. “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.” (Acts 13:38)
6. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
7. “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2)
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8. “If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (John 20:23)
9. “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)
10. “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:8)
11. “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10)
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12. “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.” (Hebrews 10:17-18)
13. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Conclusion
The Bible reminds us that when we humbly repent and seek God’s forgiveness, He is faithful to pardon our sins and cleanse us from unrighteousness. No matter how far we have strayed, God’s grace and forgiveness know no bounds. As we reflect on these powerful verses, may they motivate us to regularly examine our hearts, turn from sin, and walk in the light of Christ. Our gracious Father stands ready to forgive and restore us to the right relationship with Him. We need only come before Him in sincere repentance.
