In this sermon, Rev. C. H. Spurgeon explores the profound joy and assurance that comes from knowing one’s sins are forgiven through faith in Christ. He emphasizes the difference between the initial experience of pardon as a sinner and the ongoing relationship with God as a child. Spurgeon encourages believers to seek a deep sense of forgiveness and to understand the transformative power of God’s grace in their lives.

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding Pardon: What does it mean to you personally to have your sins “cast behind God’s back”? How does this imagery affect your understanding of forgiveness?
  2. Faith vs. Feelings: Spurgeon discusses the relationship between faith and feelings. How can we maintain our faith in Christ even when our feelings fluctuate? Share a time when your faith was tested but you chose to trust in God.
  3. Experiencing Forgiveness: Reflect on your own experience of receiving forgiveness. How did it change your perspective on sin and your relationship with God?
  4. The Role of Assurance: Spurgeon mentions that assurance of pardon is a natural consequence of faith. How can we cultivate a deeper assurance of our salvation in our daily lives?
  5. Child of God: Spurgeon contrasts the relationship of a judge with a sinner and a father with a child. How does understanding God as a loving Father change the way you approach Him in prayer and repentance?
  6. Daily Pardon: Why do you think it is important for Christians to seek daily forgiveness, even after being assured of their initial pardon? How can this practice affect our spiritual growth?
  7. Communicating Joy: Spurgeon describes the joy of a pardoned sinner as overwhelming and communicative. How can we share the joy of our salvation with others in our lives? What practical steps can we take to express this joy?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of forgiveness through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me to fully grasp the depth of Your love and the assurance of my pardon. May I not only trust in Your grace but also experience the joy that comes from knowing I am Your child. Teach me to seek daily forgiveness and to walk in the light of Your presence. Empower me to share this joy with others, reflecting Your love in all I do. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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