Our repentance doesn't move an angry, insulted God to grant forgiveness. Rather we are greeted by intense passionate love that ambushes us, to which we respond in repentance. If Jesus is alive from the dead then we are forgiven. Forgiveness and all the blessings of the covenant don't come to us merely through Christ but in Him. We don't receive them only because he earned them but by our being united together with him and in him, members of his body by the Holy Spirit! You can send questions or comments to jim.moore77@hotmail.com or join us on our website at www.rhythmsofgracecommunityfellowship.com. Thank you again for your support!