GOD'S TRUE DECREE REGARDING THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS
This article is inspired by the insights shared in the article "Regarding Sins" from the website www.thename.ph, as well as the Bible revelations imparted by the late Teacher Evangelista during his Bible study sessions.
In our previous articles, we learned through the Bible revelations of the late Teacher Evangelista that Jesus was not a literal Son of God but a descendant of King David, fulfilling the prophecy in 2 Samuel 7:12-14. Additionally, we discovered that his tragic death was a consequence of his own wrongdoing, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:14, rather than solely for the purpose of forgiving our sins, as claimed by Christian religious authorities.
In this article, we delve into the enlightening Bible revelations about God's true decree regarding the redemption from sin.
A cornerstone belief in many religions is the concept of the 'Forgiveness of Sins.' According to this belief, accepting Jesus as our personal savior leads to the forgiveness of our sins by God. However, we must now inquire: What is the actual decree of God when it comes to sins?
Let us read Deuteronomy 24:16
"Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin."
Deuteronomy 24:16 (NIV)
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for one's own sins. Each person is accountable for their own actions and should not be punished for the sins of others. Let us explore further.
In Ezekiel 18:1-2
The word of the LORD came to me: "What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel:"
'The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?"
Ezekiel 18:1-2 (NIV)
'The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?"--This is the doctrine of the "original sin," but this applies only to the people of Israel, not to other people. What will God do to it this time?
"As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son - both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.
Ezekiel 18:3-4 (NIV)
God declares that this proverb will no longer be quoted in Israel. Everyone who has committed sin will pay for it.
Let us read the elaboration in Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against him.
Ezekiel 18:20 (NIV)
This passage emphasizes individual accountability once again. We are responsible for our own sins committed against God and other people. The question arises: 'Do we still need Jesus for our sins to be forgiven?'
Let us read Ezekiel 18:21
"But if a wicked man turns away from all the sins he has committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.
Ezekiel 18:21 (NIV)
The answer becomes clear. We don't need another mediator, even Jesus. We only need to repent, turn away from evil, and return to God.
Now, let us address the belief that our sins are written in heaven.
None of the offenses he has committed will be remembered against him.
Because of the righteous things he has done, he will live.
Ezekiel 18:22 (NIV)
God assures us that He will forget the sins we have committed and forgive us. He offers us a chance to change, to live, and to prosper. Repentance and a return to God are the keys to experiencing this forgiveness.
However, what happens when the righteous commit sin?
Let us read Ezekiel 18:26
If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it;
because of the sin he has committed he will die.
Ezekiel 18:26 (NIV)
Even the righteous are not exempt from judgment and punishment if they do not repent.
The notion that God desires the death of the wicked due to their sins is debunked by Ezekiel 18:32, which states,
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Ezekiel 18:32 (NIV)
God's intention is to save all, not to condemn them.
In light of these revelations, let us reflect on a time when a man of God attempted to atone for the sins of his people.
The next day Moses said to the people, "You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin." So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. But now, please forgive their sin - but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written."
Exodus 32:30-32 (NIV)
Moses pleaded with God to forgive the people's sins, even offering his own life for their atonement.
Let us continue reading:
"The LORD replied to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book. Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin."
Exodus 32:33-34 (NIV)
However, God responded that each person who sinned would be held accountable, and there would be a time for judgment
If Moses, a great man of God, was not permitted to atone for the sins of his people, how much more with Jesus? The doctrine that Jesus has single-handedly saved the world from sin is a falsehood.
Maestro Eraño M. Evangelista reveals that each person must seek forgiveness directly from God, and no one else can atone or mediate for another's sin.
Ezekiel 14:12-14 further emphasizes this point.
The word of the LORD came to me: "Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its men and their animals, even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign LORD.
Ezekiel 14:12-14 (NIV)
It states that even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were present in a sinful country, they could only save themselves through their righteousness. This highlights the fact that no one, not even Jesus, can save others through their own righteousness.
So, how do we seek God's forgiveness?
Psalm 25:10-11 provides insight:
"All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great."
Psalm 25:10-11 (NIV)
Repentance, acknowledging our faults, calling on God's true Name, and following His true commandments, as revealed by the late Teacher Evangelista through the scriptures, are the means to seek God's forgiveness.
Let us now read Isaiah 43:10-11
"I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed - I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "that I am God."
Isaiah 43:10-11 (NIV)
God alone is the Savior, and He has made Himself known to us.
Lastly, as Jesus was nailed to the cross, he cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46) The late Teacher Evangelista astutely raised the question of whether Jesus was seeking forgiveness or placing blame on God in that critical moment. Remarkably, until his final breath, God did not respond, indicating that Jesus was never the Savior he claimed to be. It is a wake-up call for the entire world to free themselves from this deception.
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In our previous articles, we learned through the Bible revelations of the late Teacher Evangelista that Jesus was not a literal Son of God but a descendant of King David, fulfilling the prophecy in 2 Samuel 7:12-14. Additionally, we discovered that his tragic death was a consequence of his own wrongdoing, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:14, rather than solely for the purpose of forgiving our sins, as claimed by Christian religious authorities.
In this article, we delve into the enlightening Bible revelations about God's true decree regarding the redemption from sin.
A cornerstone belief in many religions is the concept of the 'Forgiveness of Sins.' According to this belief, accepting Jesus as our personal savior leads to the forgiveness of our sins by God. However, we must now inquire: What is the actual decree of God when it comes to sins?
Let us read Deuteronomy 24:16
"Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin."
Deuteronomy 24:16 (NIV)
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for one's own sins. Each person is accountable for their own actions and should not be punished for the sins of others. Let us explore further.
In Ezekiel 18:1-2
The word of the LORD came to me: "What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel:"
'The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?"
Ezekiel 18:1-2 (NIV)
'The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?"--This is the doctrine of the "original sin," but this applies only to the people of Israel, not to other people. What will God do to it this time?
"As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son - both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.
Ezekiel 18:3-4 (NIV)
God declares that this proverb will no longer be quoted in Israel. Everyone who has committed sin will pay for it.
Let us read the elaboration in Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against him.
Ezekiel 18:20 (NIV)
This passage emphasizes individual accountability once again. We are responsible for our own sins committed against God and other people. The question arises: 'Do we still need Jesus for our sins to be forgiven?'
Let us read Ezekiel 18:21
"But if a wicked man turns away from all the sins he has committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.
Ezekiel 18:21 (NIV)
The answer becomes clear. We don't need another mediator, even Jesus. We only need to repent, turn away from evil, and return to God.
Now, let us address the belief that our sins are written in heaven.
None of the offenses he has committed will be remembered against him.
Because of the righteous things he has done, he will live.
Ezekiel 18:22 (NIV)
God assures us that He will forget the sins we have committed and forgive us. He offers us a chance to change, to live, and to prosper. Repentance and a return to God are the keys to experiencing this forgiveness.
However, what happens when the righteous commit sin?
Let us read Ezekiel 18:26
If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it;
because of the sin he has committed he will die.
Ezekiel 18:26 (NIV)
Even the righteous are not exempt from judgment and punishment if they do not repent.
The notion that God desires the death of the wicked due to their sins is debunked by Ezekiel 18:32, which states,
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!
Ezekiel 18:32 (NIV)
God's intention is to save all, not to condemn them.
In light of these revelations, let us reflect on a time when a man of God attempted to atone for the sins of his people.
The next day Moses said to the people, "You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin." So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. But now, please forgive their sin - but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written."
Exodus 32:30-32 (NIV)
Moses pleaded with God to forgive the people's sins, even offering his own life for their atonement.
Let us continue reading:
"The LORD replied to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book. Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin."
Exodus 32:33-34 (NIV)
However, God responded that each person who sinned would be held accountable, and there would be a time for judgment
If Moses, a great man of God, was not permitted to atone for the sins of his people, how much more with Jesus? The doctrine that Jesus has single-handedly saved the world from sin is a falsehood.
Maestro Eraño M. Evangelista reveals that each person must seek forgiveness directly from God, and no one else can atone or mediate for another's sin.
Ezekiel 14:12-14 further emphasizes this point.
The word of the LORD came to me: "Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its men and their animals, even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign LORD.
Ezekiel 14:12-14 (NIV)
It states that even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were present in a sinful country, they could only save themselves through their righteousness. This highlights the fact that no one, not even Jesus, can save others through their own righteousness.
So, how do we seek God's forgiveness?
Psalm 25:10-11 provides insight:
"All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great."
Psalm 25:10-11 (NIV)
Repentance, acknowledging our faults, calling on God's true Name, and following His true commandments, as revealed by the late Teacher Evangelista through the scriptures, are the means to seek God's forgiveness.
Let us now read Isaiah 43:10-11
"I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed - I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "that I am God."
Isaiah 43:10-11 (NIV)
God alone is the Savior, and He has made Himself known to us.
Lastly, as Jesus was nailed to the cross, he cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46) The late Teacher Evangelista astutely raised the question of whether Jesus was seeking forgiveness or placing blame on God in that critical moment. Remarkably, until his final breath, God did not respond, indicating that Jesus was never the Savior he claimed to be. It is a wake-up call for the entire world to free themselves from this deception.
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