How am I forgiven for my sins?
Romans 5:8-10
8 But God commendeth his charity towards us; because when as yet we were sinners, according to the time, 9 Christ died for us; much more therefore, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son; much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
1 John 1:9
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
Acts 2:38
38 But Peter said to them: Do penance, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins: and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Catholic view (generated):
By confessing your sins to a priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you receive God's forgiveness through the priest's absolution. Through genuine contrition and a firm purpose of amendment, God's mercy is extended to you, washing away your sins and reconciling you with Him. This sacrament also offers you grace to avoid sin in the future and grow in holiness.
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