The Greek does not allow for a difference between forgiveness and remission. Its the same
Greek word translated as either forgiveness or remission.
The Spirit does what a dictionary cannot
That means nobody since then has needed to be forgiven. There is no Scripture which says
"the whole world was forgiven".
What is "Propitiation"?
That means nobody since then is under sentence of death, which means everyone - EVERYONE -
is already saved. As for mercy being extended, God has always been extending mercy. The birth of
Messiah was an act of mercy from God toward man. The calling of Abraham, the saving of Noah, all were
examples of God's mercy extended toward man. To suggest "it is at THAT point mercy was extended"
means previous to THAT point, no mercy had been extended. Which is not true.
Saved solely by your interpretation of "forgiveness";
Yes, the Birth of Jesus is an act of mercy, to bring us to grace;
Abraham is God allowing for an "elect"; Noah, "...found grace..."; but today,
the Holy Spirit (grace) "...has been poured out..."; mercy could not wash away
our (humanity's) sin: that's why animal sacrifices were instituted;
of course mercy was extended, first to Abraham's seed, and to the whole world
via their testimony. But now we have a "...mediator of a better covenant, which
was established upon better promises."
Psalm 25:6-7 show that your statement here is incorrect, or at least badly worded.
Jeremiah 31:34 shows
that in forgiveness, God does NOT remember sin.
Beautiful. Is he writing of the NAME and grace that was not yet evident, or of
God's mercies and love shown through the Law?
Forgiveness and remission are identical, and nobody is forgiven of their sins unless and until they repent
and receive apostolic Christian baptism.
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