The Apostles' Creed - Forgiveness of Sins

<p>Mark Etheridge leads us through the next sermon in our series on The Apostles&apos; Creed - &apos;I believe in the the forgiveness of sins.&apos;<br/><br/>Because Jesus died for our sins, we are able to receive forgiveness from our sins. </p><p><em>1) True Belief Informs the Intellect - When we receive the forgiveness of our sins, our sin is canceled, and we are cleansed </em>(1:5-7) </p><p>John 3:19-21 (ESV) </p><p>“It is his nature to reveal himself, as it is the property of light to shine; and the revelation is of perfect purity and unutterable majesty.”1 -John Stott </p><p>“There is no real fellowship with God that is not expressed in fellowship with other believers.”2 -Colin Kruse </p><p><em>2) True Belief Commands the Will - When we receive the forgiveness of our sins, we are positioned for obedience </em>(1:8-10) </p><p>3 Ways You Shouldn’t Respond to Your Sin: </p><p><em>1. Deflect It<br/> 2. Minimize It<br/> 3. Just Saying “You’re Sorry” About It </em></p><p><em>3) True Belief Transforms the Affections - When we receive the forgiveness of our sins, the God who was once our Judge becomes our Father </em>(2:1-2) </p><p>“Christ’s intercession is the continual application of his death to our salvation.”3 -John Calvin </p><p>Life Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who <b>treasure Christ, grow together</b>, and <b>live on mission</b>. Salisbury, NC<br/><br/>Follow us online:<br/><a href='https://www.lifechurchnc.com/'>lifechurchnc.com</a><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/lifesalisbury'>Facebook</a><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lifechurchnc/'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@lifechurchnc'>YouTube</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/lifechurchnc'>Twitter</a></p>