| Preaching |
| “We preach Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:23). |
| The forgiveness of sins through Christ is preached to us in various ways in the New Testament: |
| • In the four Gospels, we have it illustrated in individuals. |
| Example:“And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee” (Matthew 9:2). |
| • In the book of Acts, we have it preached to sinners. |
| Example:“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this Man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by Him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses” (Acts 13:38-39). |
| • In the Epistles, we have it taught and expounded to believers. |
| Example:“In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). |