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The assurance of pardon tells God’s people something that is already true. That is, all who believe and belong to Jesus and cling to Him as their only hope have been pardoned of their sin. That is why it is an assurance.
In Christ, you are forgiven, adopted into God’s family, an heir to the kingdom! (NIV, adapted for liturgical use) Micah 7:18-19. Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
27 maj 2021 · Put simply: we need the assurance of pardon because we need to be reminded continually—daily and weekly—that we are in need of God’s pardon. The Bible continually calls the people of God to remember the promises and benefits of being united to Christ.
The Assurance of Pardon is a declaration of God’s forgiveness pronounced by the minister, in the stead of Christ, based on the promises of Scripture. It follows the confession of sin, serving as a response to our confession.
26 kwi 2012 · Assurance of Pardon: God has opened our ears and our hearts to know God’s love and forgiveness. There is nothing we need to do other than love one another and love God, for all things come from God’s love.
Some Post-Reformation reformed churches included in their worship service an Assurance of Pardon, or the reading of a Scripture promise relating to the forgiveness of sins to those who sincerely confess them, after a public prayer of confession of sin.
Assurance of Pardon is a practice meant to inspire joy knowing we are forgiven by God, and stir up gratefulness for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on our behalf. God is offering us peace if we are
