338. Who receives the forgiveness given in Absolution?
All sinners who are sorry for their sins (contrition) and trust in Christ as their Savior (faith) receive this forgiveness.
Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Mark 1:15 The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of GOd is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel.
Read about Zacchaeus, the repentant tax collector, in Luke 19:1-10.
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