Finding forgiveness as a sinner is a central theme in the Bible. It offers hope and redemption, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. The Scriptures reassure us that repentance and faith can lead to restorative forgiveness, allowing us to start anew in a loving relationship with our Creator.
As we explore these 30 powerful verses, we will discover the depth of God’s mercy and the transformative nature of forgiveness. Each verse serves as a reminder of His unwavering love, inviting us to reflect on our own lives and the incredible gift of being forgiven. Let these verses inspire you to embrace forgiveness and extend it to others as well.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.
I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide His garments.
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”
For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of His inheritance? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in steadfast love.
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
Famous and Strong Quotes about sinners forgiveness
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He who would valiant be 'gainst all disaster, let him in constancy follow the Master.
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among those who love poorly.
The soul is healed by being with children.
Seeking Redemption Through Forgiveness
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging our shortcomings and the weight of our sins. In Your boundless mercy, we seek forgiveness for the times we have strayed from Your path and for the harm we have caused ourselves and others.
Lord, grant us the grace to repent earnestly and to turn away from our transgressions. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, just as You have forgiven us. May Your love cleanse our spirits and renew our hearts, allowing us to walk in Your light.
We thank You for the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, whose blood washed away our sins and opened the door for our redemption. Teach us to extend that same mercy to others, so that we may reflect Your love in a world in need of healing.
In Your holy name, we pray, Amen.