The gospel makes clear God’s intent and ability to deal with sin and all of its consequences. Scripture employs a variety of imagery to convey the depth of salvation.
God’s removal of sin
Atonement for sin Isa 6:7 Also see: Ex 32:30; Lev 4:27-31; Pr 16:6; Ro 3:25; Heb 2:17
Forgiveness of sin Mic 7:18; Ac 13:38 Also see: 1Ki 8:35-36; 2Ch 30:18-20; Ps 103:2-3; Isa 33:24; 55:7; Joel 3:21; Mt 26:27-28; Lk 24:46-47; Eph 1:7; 1Jn 1:9
Cancellation of a debt Mt 6:12 Also see: Mt 18:21-35; Lk 7:41-50
A covering over of sin 1Pe 4:8 There is a close relation between “covering over sin” and “atoning for sin”. Also see: Ps 32:1; 85:2; Jas 5:20
The taking away of sin Ps 103:12 Also see: 2Sa 12:13; Isa 6:6-7; Zec 3:4; Jn 1:29; Heb 9:28; 1Jn 3:5
Remembering sin no more Isa 43:25 Also see: Ps 25:7; Jer 31:33-34; 2Co 5:19
God’s deliverance for the sinner
The salvation of the sinner 1Ti 1:15 Also see: Ps 28:8-9; Mt 1:21; Lk 19:9-10; Jn 3:17; Heb 7:25
The image of healing Lk 5:31-32 pp Mt 9:12 pp Mk 2:17 Also see: 2Ch 7:14; Isa 53:5; 57:18-19; Hos 14:4; 1Pe 2:24
The image of cleansing Ps 51:2 See also Lev 16:30; Eze 36:25; Jn 13:1-11; Ac 22:16; Heb 10:22; 1Jn 1:9
Redemption by God Ps 130:8 Also see: Isa 44:22; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 1:18-19
Justification before God Gal 2:16 Also see: Isa 53:11; Ro 3:24-26; 4:5,25; 5:16-19; 8:33
Freedom from condemnation Ro 8:1 Also see: Jn 3:18; 8:3-11; Ro 8:34
Peace with God Ro 5:1 Also see: Isa 53:5; Lk 2:14; Eph 2:17
Reconciliation with God 2Co 5:18 Also see: Ro 5:9-11; Col 1:19-20
Sanctification to God Heb 10:10 Also see: 1Co 6:11; Eph 5:25-26; Col 1:22
Freedom from sin and the sinful nature Ro 7:24; 1Pe 2:24 Also see: Ro 6:1-18; 8:1-9; Gal 5:24
A transition from death to life Col 2:13 Also see: Lk 15:22-24; Eph 2:4-5
Receiving eternal life Ro 6:23 Also see Jn 3:16,36; 5:24
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.