Believe and Receive

"Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him (Jesus) forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is justified..." (Acts 11:38-39a). Through the death of Christ forgiveness is extended, but only through personal trust in Him is that forgiveness experienced. What a privilege to proclaim that those who believe in Christ (those who turn from their own self-directed life and trust fully in His death as the payment for sin they deserve) will receive forgiveness. What this world needs more than anything is the forgiveness of Christ.