Quotes about Pardon
For all the expiations have no other meaning than that God will be always merciful, as often as the sinner shall flee to the refuge of his pardon.
— John Calvin
God tolerates even our stammering, and pardons our ignorance whenever something inadvertently escapes us - as, indeed, without this mercy there would be no freedom to pray.
— John Calvin
The sins of the saints are pardonable, not because of their nature as saints, but because they obtain pardon from God's mercy.
— John Calvin
That thou remember them, some claim as debt; I think it mercy, if thou wilt forget.
— John Donne
I think it mercy if Thou wilt forget.
— John Donne
Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy.
— St. Isidore of Seville
You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you.
— Max Lucado
What is the gospel itself but a merciful moderation, in which Christ's obedience is esteemed ours, and our sins laid upon him, wherein God, from being a judge, becomes our Father, pardoning our sins and accepting our obedience, though feeble and blemished? We are now brought to heaven under the covenant of grace by a way of love and mercy.
— Richard Sibbes
Unless you have forgiven others you read your own death warrant when you repeat the Lord's Prayer
— Charles Spurgeon
Oh, but is it possible', thinks the misgiving heart, `that so holy a God should accept such a prayer?' Yes, he will accept that which is his own, and pardon that which is ours.
— Richard Sibbes
Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. But if you be afraid of your touchiness, you must ask pardon, mind, when she comes in.
— Emily Bronte
Jesus could wash away your sins—but it is the only hope you have. Accept this offer now. Confess your sins to God. Thank Him for sending His Son. Transfer the trust you have in your good works to what Jesus did for you on the cross. Doing this will result in a pardon of all your sins. When the widow did what Elijah said to do, all he promised came to pass. It will with you, too, when you affirm this Gospel.
— RT Kendall