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This sermon explores the theological necessity of a transformed life following salvation, using the account of the paralytic in Mark 2 as a central framework. The message argues that while the forgiveness of sins in verse five is the foundation of the Christian experience, the command to arise and walk in verse eleven represents the visible evidence of that grace. By examining hypothetical scenarios where the man did not rise, the text highlights how a lack of victory would have discouraged believers, emboldened critics, and diminished the glory of God. The preacher emphasizes that a changed life is the most convincing witness to the truth of the Gospel, surpassing emotional worship or rhetorical skill. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a move from mere profession to active obedience, asserting that the power of preaching is validated only when it produces tangible change in the believer's daily walk.

Father Forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34

The Blessedness of Forgiven Sin Psalm 32 1. The Nature of Forgiveness 2. The Experience of Forgiveness 3. The Benefits of Forgiveness

The Canons of Dort The Fifth Head of Doctrine – The Perseverance of the Saints ARTICLE 9 – Believers do obtain the assurance of faith which says that they will forever be members of the Church, have forgiveness of sins, and everlasting life. Of this preservation of the elect to salvation and of their perseverance in the faith, true believers themselves may and do obtain assurance according to the measure of their faith, whereby they surely believe that they are and ever will continue true and living members of the Church, and that they have the forgiveness of sins and life eternal.

The writer of Hebrews gives us a powerful reminder that what we have is ours by the work of Jesus Christ alone, HE obtained our forgiveness by His own suffering in our place. HE purchased for us something beyond the realm of human understanding and human ability… HE Obtained what He then gave to us… eternal life, but since He is the One who first obtained our redemption it is HIS OWN POSESSION, He also is the only One who even CAN give it to us!

True forgiveness promotes holiness in God's children as we realize our full forgiveness in Christ alone.