We Believe: Who Is the Holy Spirit?Sample

FORGIVENESS of SINS

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Holy Spirit reminds us of the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ. Through his death and resurrection, the payment for our sins was paid. The relationship between God and us has been restored, and we can know God and experience his love for us. He has removed our sin from us “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12). How easily we can sometimes forget this truth! When we realize we have sinned (again), we go back into the spiral of shame and guilt. The Holy Spirit tells us that there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1), and our relationship with God has already been restored. He only asks us to confess our sins and He is faithful and just to forgive us. There is security in knowing that our sin is forgiven, not because of what we have done, but because of what Jesus did.

Ask Yourself:

-Have I been living in the freedom of the knowledge that my sins are forgiven?

-Or am I gripped by shame and guilt?

Pause to Pray: Holy Spirit, I confess my sins to you. Help me to know that I am forgiven and to live my life in light of that forgiveness. Amen.

Weekly Challenge: Set up a time with one of the people you have been praying for the last two weeks. Take time to intentionally learn about their spiritual journey and to share how the truths in the Apostle’s Creed have changed your life.