Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6010 Sin  »  6020 sin  »  6028 sin, God's deliverance from

The gospel reveals the purpose and power of God to deal with sin and all of its effects. Scripture uses a range of images to express the comprehensiveness of salvation.

God's removal of sin

Atonement for sin

Isaiah 6:7 See also Exodus 32:30; Leviticus 4:27-31; Proverbs 16:6; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 2:17

Forgiveness of sin

Micah 7:18; Acts 13:38 See also 1 Kings 8:35-36; 2 Chronicles 30:18-20; Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 33:24; Isaiah 55:7; Joel 3:21; Matthew 26:27-28; Luke 24:46-47; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9

Cancellation of a debt

Matthew 6:12 See also Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 7:41-50

A covering over of sin

1 Peter 4:8 There is a close relation between “covering over sin” and “atoning for sin”. See also Psalm 32:1; Psalm 85:2; James 5:20

The taking away of sin

Psalm 103:12 See also 2 Samuel 12:13; Isaiah 6:6-7; Zechariah 3:4; John 1:29; Hebrews 9:28; 1 John 3:5

Remembering sin no more

Isaiah 43:25 See also Psalm 25:7; Jeremiah 31:33-34; 2 Corinthians 5:19

God's deliverance for the sinner

The salvation of the sinner

1 Timothy 1:15 See also Psalm 28:8-9; Matthew 1:21; Luke 19:9-10; John 3:17; Hebrews 7:25

The image of healing

Luke 5:31-32 pp Matthew 9:12 pp Mark 2:17 See also 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 53:5; Isaiah 57:18-19; Hosea 14:4; 1 Peter 2:24

The image of cleansing

Psalm 51:2 See also Leviticus 16:30; Ezekiel 36:25; John 13:1-11; Acts 22:16; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 1:9

Redemption by God

Psalm 130:8 See also Isaiah 44:22; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19

Justification before God

Galatians 2:16 See also Isaiah 53:11; Romans 3:24-26; Romans 4:5,25; Romans 5:16-19; Romans 8:33

Freedom from condemnation

Romans 8:1 See also John 3:18; John 8:3-11; Romans 8:34

Peace with God

Romans 5:1 See also Isaiah 53:5; Luke 2:14; Ephesians 2:17

Reconciliation with God

2 Corinthians 5:18 See also Romans 5:9-11; Colossians 1:19-20

Sanctification to God

Hebrews 10:10 See also 1 Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 5:25-26; Colossians 1:22

Freedom from sin and the sinful nature

Romans 7:24; 1 Peter 2:24 See also Romans 6:1-18; Romans 8:1-9; Galatians 5:24

A transition from death to life

Colossians 2:13 See also Luke 15:22-24; Ephesians 2:4-5

Receiving eternal life

Romans 6:23 See also John 3:16,36; John 5:24

See also

1315  God as redeemer
6124  condemnation
6510  salvation
6644  eternal life
6658  freedom
6676  justification
6700  peace
6716  reconciliation
6720  redemption