not trying to be a pest i know its long?

Question

i asked why we ask for forgiveness. I have read all the answers so far. and I guess i still don't get it. Christ died for the sins of the world. Past present and future right? How many of my sins were in the future at that time? All of them!! There is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood RIGHT? So by Asking for forgiveness is asking for more shedding of blood. Please dont take offence but to ask seams to me like saying "I'm not sure if I believe what you already did" I understand that we sin everyday and we all fall short. I am greatfull that we have the holy spirit to guide us from sin. But I think the law was put in place to show what sin was, Christ came to show us that we all are sinners, then sacraficed himself ONCE and for ALL to bridge the gap between perfection and imperfection so that we could have a relationship with god on a basis of faith. There are so many verses that explain this. I think it's sad that no one understands fully what has been done

Answer 1

I don't understand why you aren't getting it. In my previous answer, I spoke of how a husband and wife may be married, but their relationship suffers because of some offense. Unless the parties agree to ask for forgiveness, and then pardon the one forgiven, the relationship suffers.

Likewise, Jesus has paid the penalty for our sins. You have entered into a covenantal relationship with Him, just as a married couple are in a covenantal relationship. Sin doesn't break the covenant, but the relationship can be damaged. Until the damage is repaired, the relationship suffers. Asking for forgiveness after Christ's shedding of blood, does not result in more shedding of blood. When you sin, the covenant is unbroken, but fellowship is. Don't confuse covenant with fellowship.

Let me put it this way. How would you like to meet your Savior? Would you want to be dragging the baggage of unconfessed sin with you, or not?

Besides, I left you with I John 1:9, which was written by the disciple closest to Jesus. Do you think he put that in there without knowing the character of Jesus, and the nature of His sacrifice?

It is not that we don't understand fully what has been done, you are mixing concepts, and becoming confused in the process.

Answer 2

I John 1:9 : If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
You are correct. Our sins, past,present, and future have been paid for - the debt is cancelled in full. "Confess" means "to agree with" in this verse. It is intended for the daily sins we commit. We are told to come to God and agree with Him that what we have done is wrong and then accept the forgiveness that is already there. It would be more accurate to pray: "Father, thank you that I am forgiven for...."
I think of it as a daily cleansing to keep things open between me and the Lord. When a child disobeys he is loved by his parent and the forgiveness is there. The relationship of parent-child does not go away, but it is strained. The child can sulk and be mad or he can come and admit he was wrong. When the latter happens there is reconciliation and both parties feel so much better.
When I am not admitting my sin to God I want to stay away and pout - if you will. When I bring it to Him He is always gracious. There are no "I told you so's with God."

Answer 3

There is forgiveness without the shedding of blood. Christ didn't attone for our sins through just blood. It was done through love and compassion. Yes, he did bridge the gap between perfection and imperfection, that is how we are able to be forgiven. Sorry if this answer is a little vague. The concept of forgiveness is different for everyone. They all have their own way of looking at it.

Answer 4

I understand exactly where you are coming from. Us as Christians are suppose to and are expected to share the word of our God. But yes, Jesus dying on the cross was the perfect sacrafice. And yes it wiped away all of our sins, yes we will make more because we are only humans. But all we can do is pray and try not to do anything against God's will. And when you asking for forgiviness make sure that you truely mean it. Remeber the wager of sin is death.

Answer 5

when you ask forgiveness you are reaffirming His provision and appropriating it to your situation.
You are accepting his correction from the Word/Spirit in order to put yourself into agreement with the truth.
It just make sense to tell someone you are sorry if you offend them. God hactually provides forgivenss for all. But all don't experience it if they don't ask.
As Christians, I think the problem might be the Lord is timeless and we are still on a timeline. The point of it all is relating to Him. Just because your wife or parents love you , doesn't mean you never tell them you are sorry.

Answer 6

It is sad that the majority of this generation doesn't understand what god has done...and it's hard...im still wondering about it even though I've been to church since I was two weeks old!!! We just need to trust God and one day we'll understand everything and sit at the throne right next to god when we die holding glorly to him. but it seems, writer, that you know what your taking about...very big words you put into the paragraph. just read, pray, praise, spread the word, and believe is about all we can do