Forgiveness Quote by Paul David Tripp
““Forgiveness is not a “hope it will be” thing. It’s an “accomplished and done” thing. You do not have to hope that you will be forgiven. You do not have to be concerned that the process of forgiveness will somehow fail. Why? Because your complete and final forgiveness was accomplished on the cross of Jesus Christ. The perfect sacrifice of the completely righteous Lamb fully satisfied the holy requirements of God and left you righteous and without penalty in his sight. So you never have to worry that you will be so bad that God will reject you. You never have to hide your sin. You never have to do things to win God’s favor. You never have to cower in shame. You””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gift of Forgiveness by Paul David Tripp, 2015
Forgiveness is already granted through Christ’s sacrifice, so we need not anxiously seek it or prove our worth.
In simple terms: Forgiveness is already given; no need to chase it.
Key Takeaway
Rest in the completed work of Christ.
Themes
faith
redemption
trust
Mood
reverent
confident
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- counseling
- church community
Key Concepts
theology
grace
spiritual assurance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your daily repentance?
- What does “finished” forgiveness mean for your relationships?
A Different Perspective
May ignore personal responsibility for change.
