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The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church
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- 12.1.8.1 God–the One who forgives
- 12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
- 12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
- 12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
- 12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
- 12.1.8.6 Sin that is not forgiven
- 12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
- 12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
The perfect sacrifice of Christ replaced the sacrificial service of the Old Testament. Jesus Christ led a life without sin. Through His sacrifice, the willing surrender of His life (John 10: 17-18), He broke the power of Satan and conquered the Devil and all his works, namely sin and death (2 Corinthians 5: 21). Since then the forgiveness of sins–in the sense of erasing–has become possible (Hebrews 10: 18), as has redemption from sin and death (Romans 3: 24).