Receiving Forgiveness

Where does the Bible teach that we receive forgiveness of sin when we repent?

Q. Where does the Bible teach that we receive forgiveness of sin when we repent?

A. The Bible doesn’t teach this. It teaches that we receive forgiveness when we confess. (1 John 1:9) To repent means to change our mind. When we change our mind about our behavior and realize that we’re sinners, then we must confess our sins to be forgiven. Just changing our mind isn’t enough. By confessing we demonstrate our belief that God can and will forgive us for our sins when we ask Him.