The
Scriptures reveal different instructions on how to obtain forgiveness. To alien sinners outside of Christ -
cf. Ac 2:38; 22:16
To erring Christians guilty of sin - cf. Ac 8:22; 1Jn 1:19
The difference has been described by some as "God's Two Laws Of Pardon".
For the alien sinner, there is God's first law of pardon
1) Hear the gospel
2) Believe that Jesus is the Christ, who died for our sins
3) Repent of sins
4) Confess faith in Christ
5) Be baptized for the remission of sins
2) Pray to God
3) Confess sins to God
As we evangelize, we often spend much time explaining the first law. As Christians seeking to maintain our relationship with God, we should be equally concerned with the second law.
To erring Christians guilty of sin - cf. Ac 8:22; 1Jn 1:19
The difference has been described by some as "God's Two Laws Of Pardon".
For the alien sinner, there is God's first law of pardon
1) Hear the gospel
2) Believe that Jesus is the Christ, who died for our sins
3) Repent of sins
4) Confess faith in Christ
5) Be baptized for the remission of sins
For
the erring Christian, there is God's second law of pardon
1)
Repent
of sins2) Pray to God
3) Confess sins to God
As we evangelize, we often spend much time explaining the first law. As Christians seeking to maintain our relationship with God, we should be equally concerned with the second law.
