Forgiveness is ours because of Jesus Christ’s finished work at the cross. Forgiveness is the door to experience freedom in Christ, to actually flourish as a believer. There is lots of confusion about forgiveness causing Christians to continue to struggle with sin and guilt and to wonder if they are truly forgiven. Confusion on this fundamental truth hampers every other aspect of Christian life. Let’s get clear about what the cross means to you. John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”