Booklet - Forgiveness Is Possible

Forgiveness Is Possible

Forgiveness is at the core of Christian faith, belief and action. Begin the road to lasting, meaningful forgiveness right now—forgiving others and seeking and receiving forgiveness, especially from God.

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No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done or what experiences you've had, true forgiveness is within reach. You don’t have to live in shame and fear.

This guide explores:

  • What the Bible really teaches about God’s forgiveness—and how we receive it 
  • The connection between repentance and genuine forgiveness 
  • Practical steps to forgiving those who have wronged us 
  • How unforgiveness affects our relationship with God 
  • The healing power of biblical forgiveness in our daily lives

Experience the freedom that comes from both receiving and extending forgiveness.

Table of Contents

Two people walking together on a gravel path.

Forgiveness Is Possible

2 minutes
The road to forgiveness can be long and hard, but through God’s loving guidance it is possible.
A silhouette of four people at dusk near a body of water.

The Spiritual Need to Forgive Others

8 minutes
Forgiveness does not come easily for most of us. Our natural instinct is to recoil in self-protection, retaliation and revenge. We don’t naturally...
Open hands.

How Is Sin Forgiven?

2 minutes
Who pays the penalty for sin, making forgiveness possible?
A woman being fully submersed in water during baptism.

Baptism’s Role in Repentance and Forgiveness

2 minutes
Where does baptism fit in with the grace of God and Jesus?
A man standing waist deep in a lake.

God Can and Will Forgive You

6 minutes
Our repentance and God’s merciful forgiveness are both necessary, complementary parts of the overall salvation process.
A closeup of a man's face.

Jesus Christ’s Perfect Love and Sacrifice

2 minutes
No matter what our background or past mistakes, when we genuinely repent and are baptized, God promises complete forgiveness.
A man sitting on a stump with his hands clasped.

Burying the Past

2 minutes
Realizing how complete forgiveness is possible through Christ’s perfect sacrifice, we must look ahead to maintaining the right course.
A person reading a Bible.

Live a New Life in Christ

2 minutes
You can have the power to overcome and grow spiritually if you seek God with your whole heart and submit yourself to His incredible will for your life...