Am I too bad to be forgiven?
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15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Restore Us, O God
A passionate plea for God to restore His people, using the imagery of Israel as God's vine. The refrain "Restore us, O God" cries out for His face to shine again and bring salvation.
Out of the Depths I Cry to You
Psalm 130 is one of the great penitential psalms, crying out from the depths of sin and sorrow while trusting in God's abundant redemption.
The Joy of Forgiveness
David celebrates the blessedness of forgiven sin, describing both the misery of hiding guilt and the relief of confession, then inviting others to trust in God's steadfast love.
Greatness, Sin, and Forgiveness in the Kingdom
Jesus teaches that the greatest in the Kingdom are those who humble themselves like children. He warns severely against causing others to stumble, teaches about church discipline, and tells the Parabl...
Faith, Healing, and Forgiveness
Jesus heals a centurion's servant, marveling at the Gentile's great faith. He raises a widow's son from the dead at Nain. When John the Baptist sends to ask if Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus points to Hi...
Faith, Forgiveness, and the Coming Kingdom
Jesus teaches about causing others to stumble, the duty to forgive repeatedly, and faith like a mustard seed. He heals ten lepers but only one returns to give thanks. He warns that the kingdom comes w...
Forgiveness for the Offender
Paul explains his change of plans was to spare them pain. He urges them to forgive the one who caused grief, lest Satan gain advantage. Their reception of Titus brings relief and triumph.
The Guilt Offering and Specific Sins
Leviticus 5 continues with cases requiring sin offerings and introduces the guilt offering (asham), which addresses violations that require both atonement and restitution. This chapter shows that some...
Authority to Forgive, Heal, and Call Sinners
Jesus demonstrates His authority to forgive sins by healing a paralytic, calls Matthew the tax collector, and responds to criticism by declaring He came not for the righteous but for sinners. Multiple...
Authority to Forgive and Lord of the Sabbath
Jesus heals a paralytic, declaring His authority to forgive sins. He calls Levi the tax collector, eats with sinners, and defends His disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath, declaring Himself Lord...
Conflict, Calling, and the Unforgivable Sin
Jesus heals on the Sabbath despite Pharisees' hostility, withdraws to the sea where crowds follow, appoints the twelve apostles, and warns about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit when accused of casti...
The Sin Offering
Leviticus 4 introduces the sin offering (chatat), addressing unintentional sins that still require atonement. This chapter reveals that even unknowing sin separates us from God and requires the sheddi...
A Rebellious Nation Called to Repentance
Isaiah opens with a stunning indictment of Judah. God's own people have rebelled worse than animals who know their master. Yet even in judgment, God offers hope: "Though your sins are like scarlet, th...
Woe to the Destroyer
The final woe addresses the treacherous destroyer—likely Assyria. When he finishes destroying, he will be destroyed. A vision of Zion's future glory follows: the King in His beauty, a secure city, s...
Lord of the Sabbath and Conflict with the Pharisees
Conflict escalates as Jesus defends His disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath and heals on the Sabbath, declaring Himself Lord of the Sabbath. The Pharisees plot His death, accuse Him of demonic ...
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