Lesson 772

(Lesson 772)(10-03-13) Today's lesson is taken from Matthew 9:1-2;

"And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."

This lesson makes one, very clear, very concise, point, that point being that faith alone brings forgiveness of sin.

There is very little to be added to this statement, "Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."

All that was required to forgive the palsied man's sin, was his faith!

Those who contend that one must receive water baptism and/or jump through a series of worldly hoops to receive forgiveness, should study this lesson over and over again.~