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In biblical theology, the term "remitted" refers to the forgiveness or pardon of sins, a central theme in Christian doctrine. The concept of remission is deeply rooted in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.
Old Testament ContextThe idea of remission in the Old Testament is closely associated with the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The Hebrew word often translated as "forgive" or "pardon" is
salah, which signifies the act of forgiving or sparing. The Day of Atonement, described inLeviticus 16, was a significant event where the high priest would make atonement for the sins of the people, symbolically transferring their sins onto a scapegoat, which was then sent into the wilderness. This act was a foreshadowing of the ultimate remission of sins through Christ.
New Testament Fulfillment
In the New Testament, the concept of remission is fully realized in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Greek wordaphesis, often translated as "remission" or "forgiveness," conveys the idea of release from bondage or imprisonment, signifying the liberation from sin's penalty and power. Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross is the means by which sins are remitted. As stated inHebrews 9:22 , "In fact, according to the Law, nearly everything must be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."
The remission of sins is a key aspect of the New Covenant, as prophesied inJeremiah 31:34 and fulfilled in Christ. InMatthew 26:28 , during the Last Supper, Jesus declares, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." This statement underscores the belief that Jesus' blood was shed for the remission of sins, establishing a new covenant between God and humanity.
Theological Implications
The remission of sins is foundational to the Christian understanding of salvation. It is through faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice that believers receive forgiveness.Acts 10:43 affirms this, stating, "All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."
The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this inEphesians 1:7 : "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This passage highlights that remission is an act of divine grace, not based on human merit but on the redemptive work of Christ.
Practical Application
The remission of sins has profound implications for the believer's life. It not only assures the believer of their standing before God but also calls them to a life of holiness and gratitude. The knowledge of sins being remitted should lead to a transformation in behavior, as believers are called to forgive others as they have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32).
In summary, the concept of "remitted" in the Bible encapsulates the divine act of forgiving sins, achieved through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. It is a cornerstone of Christian faith, offering believers assurance of salvation and a call to live in the light of God's grace and forgiveness.Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Remit.Greek
628. apolouo -- to wash off, wash away
... wash away. From apo and louo; to wash fully, ie (figuratively) haveremitted
(reflexively) -- wash (away). see GREEK apo. see GREEK louo....
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What if He Approached Baptism Itself in Deceit? were his Sins...
... What if he approached baptism itself in deceit? were his sinsremitted? "18.... were
his sinsremitted, or were they not? Let them choose which they will....
They Ask Also, "Whether Sins areRemitted in Baptism in the Party...
... Book I. Chapter 11. " 15. They ask also, "Whether sins areremitted
in baptism in the party of? "15. They ask also, "Whether...
In Three Ways Then are SinsRemitted in the Church...
... Section 16. In three ways then are sinsremitted in the Church? 16. In three
ways then are sinsremitted in the Church; by Baptism...
I Ask, Therefore, if Sins wereRemitted by the Baptism of John...
... Book V. Chapter 10. " 12. I ask, therefore, if sins wereremitted by
the baptism of John? "12. I ask, therefore, if sins were...
Marcellus of Zama Said: "Since Sins areRemitted Only in the...
... Book VII. Chapter 17. " 32. Marcellus of Zama said: "Since sins are
remitted only in the baptism of? "32. Marcellus of Zama...
Pelagius Believes that Infants have no Sin to beRemitted in...
... A Treatise on the grace of christ, and on original sin, Chapter 35 [XXXII.]"Pelagius
Believes that Infants Have No Sin to BeRemitted in Baptism....
That Augustin Asserts that in Baptism all Sins are notRemitted.
... A Treatise against two letters of the pelagians, Chapter 26 [XIII.]"The Seventh
Calumny,"That Augustin Asserts that in Baptism All Sins are NotRemitted....
Whether a Priest Can Remit Sin as to the Punishment?
... administrations, it would be possible for a sin to be so slight that the punishment
which it deserves is no greater than that which has beenremitted for the...
Whether Venial Sin is Expiated by the Pains of Purgatory as...
... says: "It is vain to ask pardon after death for what was not amended in this life."
Therefore no sin isremitted as to guilt after this life....
The Sixth Clause.
... [8810] The Lord knew Himself to be the only guiltless One, and so He teaches that
we beg "to have our debtsremitted us." A petition for pardon is a full...
Thesaurus
Remitted (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Remit. Multi-Version Concordance
Remitted (4 Occurrences).
... Remit, and it shall be
remitted to you. (DBY).
...Remit (3 Occurrences)
... to a distance, as money in payment of a demand, account, draft, etc.; as, heremitted
the amount by mail.... Remit, and it shall beremitted to you. (DBY)....
Targum
... In Genesis 4:7 the Targum renders, "If thou doest thy work well, is it not
remitted unto thee? if thou doest not thy work well, thy...
Jubilee (25 Occurrences)
... landed property during that year reverted to its original owner (13-34; 27:16-24),
and all who were slaves were set free (25:39-54), and all debts wereremitted...
Loan (9 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:35-38). At the end of seven years all debts wereremitted. Of
a foreigner the loan might, however, be exacted. At a later...
Learned (70 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Luke 23:7 and having learned that he was of Herod's jurisdiction,remitted
him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in those days....
Indulgence (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Remission of the temporal punishment due to sins, after the guilt of sin
has beenremitted by sincere repentance; absolution from the censures and...
Remmon (1 Occurrence)
Remission (18 Occurrences)
... the New Testament. Sins areremitted when the offender is treated as though
the offense had never been committed. Remission is restricted...
Persons (156 Occurrences)
... (WEY WBS). John 20:23 If you remit the sins of any persons, they remainremitted
to them. If you bind fast the sins of any, they remain bound." (WEY)....
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