Embracing Forgiveness: A Journey with Dr. John P Johnson

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What would it take for you to reach out to Jesus and ask for forgiveness? Join us for a sincere exploration with Dr. John P Johnson as he guides us through the spiritual journey of seeking redemption and grace. Reflecting on life's turning points, from the experience of God's goodness to the shadows of fear and guilt, Dr. Johnson delves into the universal human struggle with sin, drawing wisdom from Psalms 51 and Romans 3. He challenges us to confront the ways we rationalize our actions and reminds us that regardless of the scale of our transgressions, the path to forgiveness remains steadfastly open through God's mercy.

Dr. Johnson brings a profound and uplifting message through the timeless truths found in Romans 6:23 and John 1:9. He invites listeners to step confidently towards the throne of grace, where forgiveness and eternal life await. In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, this episode offers a comforting reminder of the power of confession and faith. Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal or grappling with life's challenges, find solace and inspiration in this heartfelt conversation. Tune in and embrace the transformative gift of God's eternal love.

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Speaker 1 (00:01):
A Moment in Devotion with Dr John P Johnson.
What would it take for you tosay before the Lord Jesus Lord
forgive me of my sins.
There are many events andforces in life that might lead
us to Jesus Christ, such as thegoodness of God, guilt,

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rejection, strife, emptiness,fear of death and even this
present-day pandemic.
The list goes on and on.
Which of these events, if any,has caused or will cause you to

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cry out to the Lord, saying Lord, forgive me of my sins?
David came to the place in hisspiritual life where he was able
to say Lord, forgive me of mysins.
Psalms 51, verse 1 through 4.

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Have mercy upon me, o God,according to thy lovingkindness,
according unto thy multitude ofthy tender mercies.
Blot out my transgressions,wash me thoroughly from my
iniquities and cleanse me frommy sin, for I acknowledge my

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transgressions and my sins isever before me, against thee,
the only have I sinned and donethis evil.
In thy sight that thou mightestbe justified when thou speakest
and be clear when thou judgest.

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Romans 3, verse 23, reminds usthat all have sinned and come
short of the glory of God.
Yet many of us see our sins asnot being so bad when we compare

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them to the sins of our friends, neighbors and even strangers.
That kind of thinking leads usto believe falsely that we are
all right with God.
I want you to know that whetheryou have one sin or 100 sins,

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the penalty for sin is death.
In Romans 6, verse 23,.
It reveals, for the wages ofsin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life throughJesus Christ, our Lord.
Therefore, if we confess oursins, he is faithful and just to

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forgive us our sins and tocleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
John, chapter 1, verse 9.
This is your day.
Come boldly unto the throne ofgrace, and that we might obtain
mercy and find grace to help usin the time of need.

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Lord, help us now.
You have been listening to AMoment in Devotion with Dr John
P Johnson.