Mar 12, 2017
Statement #1:
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
Ignorance does not make a person any less a sinner.
“None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” 1 Corinthians 2:8
“And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that His Christ would suffer, He thus fulfilled. Repent, therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out . . .” Acts 3:17-19
“ . . . because He poured out His soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet He bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.” Isaiah 53:12
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” John 3:36
“ . . . for this is the blood of My covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28
“ . . . and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” Hebrews 9:22
“ . . . and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin” 1 John 1:7