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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

... But you are a chosen people... that you may declare the prais-
es of Him Who called you out of darkness into His wonderful
light... Once you received no mercy; now you have received

God's mercy. (1 Peter, 2:9)

It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on
God's mercy... Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants
to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
(Romans, 9:16-18)

That God Accepts Repentance and

Forgives Sins

... In accordance with the riches of God's grace that He lav-
ished on us with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians,
1:7-8)

When they heard this, they had no further objections and
praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted even the Gen-
tiles repentance unto life." (Acts, 11:18)

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness... we
have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians, 1:13-14)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive
us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1
John, 1:9)

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick per-
son well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned,
he will be forgiven. (James, 5:15)

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