Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

God’s Delight in Forgiving

What is God ready to do for all who seek for forgiveness? BR-ASI9 55.3

“For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee.” Psalm 86:5. BR-ASI9 55.4

Upon what did David rest his hope of forgiveness? BR-ASI9 55.5

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.” Psalm 51:1. BR-ASI9 55.6

What is the measure of the greatness of God’s mercy? BR-ASI9 55.7

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him.” Psalm 103:11. BR-ASI9 55.8

How fully does the Lord pardon when one repents? BR-ASI9 55.9

“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah 55:7. BR-ASI9 55.10

What reason is given for God’s readiness to forgive sin? BR-ASI9 55.11

“Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger forever, because He delighteth in mercy.” Micah 7:18. (See Psalm 78:38.) BR-ASI9 55.12

Why does God manifest such mercy and longsuffering toward men? BR-ASI9 56.1

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9. BR-ASI9 56.2