Yet God is very forgiving. He will forgive a murderer on his death bed. He will forgive a rapist. So long as we truly seek his forgiveness, it can be given.
...given so long as we believe Jesus's death on the cross is sufficient payment for our sins. Otherwise, if God simply wipes our crimes away He's a corrupt judge. Because Jesus took our punishment, He can a transfer His righteousness to us, which preserves God's justice while also letting Him exercise His grace and mercy without hypocrisy.
Yet God is very forgiving. He will forgive a murderer on his death bed. He will forgive a rapist. So long as we truly seek his forgiveness, it can be given.
...given so long as we believe Jesus's death on the cross is sufficient payment for our sins. Otherwise, if God simply wipes our crimes away He's a corrupt judge. Because Jesus took our punishment, He can a transfer His righteousness to us, which preserves God's justice while also letting Him exercise His grace and mercy without hypocrisy.