{"id":53180,"date":"2022-09-10T17:37:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T22:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?p=53180"},"modified":"2022-09-12T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T15:00:05","slug":"is-it-a-slap-in-gods-face-to-ask-for-forgiveness-since-jesus-already-died-to-forgive-sins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/is-it-a-slap-in-gods-face-to-ask-for-forgiveness-since-jesus-already-died-to-forgive-sins\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it a slap in God’s face to ask for forgiveness since Jesus already died to forgive sins?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Question:<\/h2>\n

Hi minister,<\/p>\n

I’ve recently heard of the dispensation of grace and it’s something I’ve never heard before. I’ve read and been told by those who teach it that it is basically a slap in God’s face or rejecting the finished work in Christ to ask for forgiveness of God when we sin because he already forgave us. Is that true?<\/p>\n

There are so many denominations and varying beliefs in Christianity. I’m trying to find my way. It scares me to go through life not<\/strong> believing in the right doctrine. I’m honestly afraid I’ll become a religious fanatic trying to attain perfection in Christ. I am trying to love <\/b>God but haven’t made it that far as I’m so afraid of Him.<\/p>\n

If you ask me what the gospel is I couldn’t really even tell you. Is this dispensation of grace “movement” biblical? I was told I Corinthians 15:1-4 is <\/b>the Gospel and all one needs to be saved. It’s hard to know what to believe especially <\/b>when the Bible states the road is narrow<\/p>\n\t

Answer:<\/h2>\n

Regarding the “dispensation of grace,” see\u00a0If Jesus’ work is completed, does that mean our salvation is assured?<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course, denominations teach different things. That is what makes the division as they seek to distinguish themselves from other groups. If you want to be a Christian, then stop looking at what denominations teach and learn what God teaches in the Bible. See\u00a0We Are Simply Christians Without Being Members of Any Denomination. You Can Be Too!<\/a><\/p>\n

In regards to the Gospel, see\u00a0What Is the Gospel About?<\/a><\/p>\n\t

Response:<\/h2>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

I pray to one day have confidence in my walk, confidence that grace sustains me, and a genuine heart that loves the Lord and trusts Him. I also pray to stop fearing eternity.<\/p>\n

Thank you for this response and all the help you have given me.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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