CategoryTheological Term / Core Doctrine
Modern Equivalentthe pardon of sins; God's cancellation of the debt of sin.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionThe act of pardoning or releasing someone from guilt, penalty, or debt. God's forgiveness of sin is the heart of the gospel — made possible by Christ's atoning sacrifice. Believers are also commanded to forgive others as God has forgiven them.
Key Verses"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace." (Ephesians 1:7); "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:32)