How many of our trespasses does God forgive in Christ?
In Christ, God forgives all trespasses—not merely some, but every one from start to finish. Colossians 2:13 declares that believers, once dead in sins, have been made alive together with Him, having been forgiven all trespasses. The context emphasizes complete forgiveness, with nothing omitted or left outstanding.
Les teaches from Colossians 2:13–15 that the writing addresses believers, members of the Body of Christ, not Jews or those in some religious system. They were dead in their sins and the uncircumcision of their flesh as Gentiles, just as lost as anyone could be. Christ has quickened or made them alive spiritually together with Him, having forgiven all trespasses. Les asks how many, then answers: all of them, from start to finish they are all forgiven. This complete forgiveness rests on Christ’s accomplished work, not on human deserving.
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
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How does Jesus' forgiveness of our trespasses prove that Jesus is God?
Paul confirms Jesus' deity in Colossians 2:13 by saying that Jesus has forgiven all our trespasses, because only God can forgive sin.