John 8:7
John 8:7
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
John Chapter 8 contains a well-known story about an adulterous woman. The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees were attempting to trap Jesus by bringing an adulterous woman to Him. Nevertheless, He stressed the fact that sin is sin. For the moment, he had been able to convince them to stop judging others, and to take an honest look at their sin nature. He would be in violation of the Law of Moses if he recommended her release, and if not, they could accuse Him of inciting murder before the Roman authorities. With a few words, Christ silenced all accusing voices and pointing fingers. Jesus did not excuse this woman's adultery by holding it against the Law of God. Rather, He challenged her to confess her wrongdoing and to not commit it again. He also atoned for her sins through His atoning death. Adultery resulted in stoning, but all sins and trespasses resulted in death. It does not matter whether the sins are committed by the body or sins committed by prideful hearts. In contrast, God's gift is eternal life, which is accessed through the Lord Jesus Christ. His sacrifice rendered the punishment that we deserved for our sin.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness: for we have rebelled against him;
Psalms 130:4
But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.