Forgiveness for everyone
- Charles Erwin
- Jan 25
- 3 min read
Yes, according to the Bible, adulterers and adulteresses can be redeemed. The Bible teaches that forgiveness and redemption are available to all who repent of their sins and turn to God through faith in Jesus Christ. Here are key biblical principles and verses that address this:
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1. Adulterers Can Be Forgiven Through Repentance
God is merciful and willing to forgive anyone who acknowledges their sin, repents, and seeks His forgiveness.
1 John 1:9:
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Isaiah 1:18:
"Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool."
Psalm 51:10:
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
(This Psalm is David's prayer for forgiveness after committing adultery and other sins.)
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2. Example of Jesus’ Forgiveness of an Adulteress
Jesus demonstrates God's mercy in forgiving the woman caught in adultery.
John 8:10-11:
"Jesus stood up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, Lord.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.’"
(This shows both forgiveness and the call to live righteously going forward.)
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3. Redemption Through Faith in Christ
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross offers redemption for all sins, including adultery.
Romans 6:23:
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Ephesians 1:7:
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace."
2 Corinthians 5:17:
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
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4. Doing the Will of God After Redemption
Once forgiven, the redeemed person is called to live a life that honors God and avoids sin.
Matthew 22:37-39:
"‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"
Galatians 5:16:
"Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
1 Corinthians 6:18-20:
"Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."
Colossians 3:5:
"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
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Summary Steps for Redemption and Doing God’s Will:
1. Acknowledge Sin: Confess and recognize adultery as sin (Psalm 32:5).
2. Repent: Turn away from the sin and commit to living a pure life (Luke 13:3).
3. Seek Forgiveness: Believe in Jesus Christ and accept His sacrifice for your sins (Acts 16:31).
4. Live Righteously: Follow God’s commandments, avoid sexual immorality, and pursue holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16).
5. Serve Others: Love God and others, fulfilling His greatest commandments (Matthew 22:37-39).
Through God's grace, adulterers and adulteresses can be fully forgiven, redeemed, and empowered to live according to His will.
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