John MacArthur - Why do we still feel guilty if God has forgiven our sins?

[@GwenBec]

Even though I know I have been forgiven by God I am having a hard time forgiving myself for falling into sin after becoming a Christian. I know it’s robbing my joy. Please pray for me.

[@JasonSchmidt-1979]

Praying

[@lilrose726]

Please Lord, help Gwen know Your love for her, Your grace, kindness and understanding. She understands she is forgiven, please help her to really feel this and bask in the peace and healing of this truth in Your presence. Please help her to be still before You daily, and to hear and discern Your voice, that she can now walk with You in intimacy without fear of condemnation because of Christ’s completed work. Thank you Lord for hearing and answering this prayer for Gwen. In Jesus’ name amen 🙏🏼

[@GwenBec]

Thank you for your prayers. I have been relieved from the strong feelings of guilt that had me so crippled. Our Lord Jesus has delivered me from all sin now and forever.

[@allaboutgrace2560]

​@@GwenBec GWEN, YOU CAN ASK GOD, AS. DID THAT FATHER OF THE BOY IN MARK 9:22-24); "LORD! I DO BELIEVE! HELP THOU MINE UNBELIEF"!! HE WILL!! WE ALL HAVE UNBELIEF, STRUGGLES WITH BELIEVING GOD IN CERTAIN AREAS OF OUR LIVES, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO FORGIVING OURSELVES, OR A PERSONAL NEED! WE BELIEVE GOD CAN DO IT, BUT WE STRUGGLE WITH "IF HE WILL" DO IT FOR "ME"! OR WE KNOW GOD CAN AND WILL DO IT FOR OTHERS, BUT WE DOUBT HE WILL AND CAN DO IT FOR US BECAUSE OF OUR OWN GUILT, SHAME, AND CONDEMNATION IN NOT FORGIVING OURSELVES AND FEELINGS OF UNWORTHINESS!! BUT MOST, MANY, MANY WILL NOT BE HONEST AND TRUTHFUL ENOUGH TO ADMIT THAT THEY TOO HAVE THESE STRUGGLES!! STRUGGLES WITH UNBELIEF, AND TRUSTING GOD IN, THROUGH, AND FOR ALL THINGS!! PERIOD! I PRAY OFTEN THIS SAME PRAYER!! ALMOST DAILY, IN FACT! HE KNOWS I STRUGGLE BELIEVING HIM AT TIMES, BECAUSE THE "ME" IN ME USE TO FEEL SO GUILTY AND CONDEMNED!! BUT THAT HAS SUBSIDED AS I HAVE LEARNED TO TRUST HIM MORE AND MORE!! THATS ANOTHER PRAYER I PRAY OFTEN! "LORD I TRUST YOU! HELP ME, AND TEACH ME TO TRUST YOU MORE"!! HOPE THAT HELPS!! BLESSINGS..........!!

[@gabilovesu]

Please pray for me too. I feel like it’s taking away my joy

[@alinasunar9933]

I was beating myself up so much for the sins I did. I was filled with shame , guilt and brokenness. This video suddenly appeared on my feed. God knew what I needed to hear. Amen!

[@penfold0077]

Amen 🙏❤️🙏

[@sambailie4773]

Me too. God is Good

[@SashaLipskaia]

Same, sister, may you feel His peace. Amen, and let us pray for His grace. Infinite Grace of His Goodness. Jesus is King.

[@dominiqueclemons678]

Same 😭 I have been so overwhelmed. I needed this.

[@harrymurray9702]

Being the ''Chief'' of sinners, makes the Apostle Paul one of the best teachers of all. He's been there, he's seen it, and hes done it.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

“Don’t wallow in your past sins”.-JM. I needed to hear this.

[@marlam8625]

JM’s seems to say- just forget sins that are in the past. He fails to mention the need to repent and confess your sins- in the past, as well as in the present.

[@adm7890]

@@marlam8625 if you've already asked for forgiveness, then you don't need to ask for forgiveness of something you already asked for.

[@marlam8625]

@@adm7890 maybe I’m not following. if I robbed a bank 10 years ago but never confessed, repented nor made restitution, then this stain of sin (thou shall not steal) is an impediment to my relationship with God. Therefore, I must repent and seek forgiveness of this past sin.

[@adm7890]

@@marlam8625 yes, I agree 👍

[@allaboutgrace2560]

​@@marlam8625 OUR SINS, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE ARE ALREADY FORGIVEN IN THE BLOOD ATONEMENT OF JESUS CHRIST!! (1ST JOHN 1:7; LEVITICUS 17:11; HEBREWS 9:1-14; HEBREWS 10:10-25)!!! THE WRATH OF GOD WAS FULLY (COMPLETELY) SATISFIED IN THE SON, (ROMANS 6:25) JESUS CHRIST, ON OUR BEHALF, FOR US!!! HIS BLOOD ATONES FOR ALL SIN (ALL); MEANING THEY ARE ALL.WASHED AWAY, CLEANSED, JUSTIFIED COMPLETELY, ETERNALLY BY JESUS ATONING SACRIFICE, HIMSELF, ON OUR BEHALF! JESUS BLOOD TAKES ALL OUR SINS AWAY FOR GOOD!! NOT LIKE OLD TESTAMENT IN LEVITICUS WHERE THE BLOOD OF ANIMALS OFFERED ONCE A YEAR ONLY "COVERED, NOT TOOK AWAY!) SINS FOR ONE YEAR AT A TIME! ONLY THEN REPEATED EVERY YEAR FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS FOR ANOTHER YEAR AND SO ON!! JESUS IS THE ONE SACRIFICE FOR ALL (ALL) SIN"!! (HEBREWS 10:1-18)!! THIS IS WHY GOD SAYS, IN REGARDS TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE, "THEIR SINS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE" AND "I (GOD) WILL BE MERCIFUL TOWARD THERE INIQUITIES, LAWLESS DEEDS, GUILT, CONDEMNATION, ETC)! (HEBREWS 8:12; JEREMIAH 31:34)!!! NO!! JESUS FREES US, COMPLETELY!! WE ARE NEW CREATIONS IN CHRIST JESUS (2ND CORINTHIANS 5:17)!! WE ARE JUSTIFIED, AND JUSTIFIED MEANING GOD SEES CHRIST IN US, JUST AS IF WE HAD NEVER SINNED"!! GOD IS NOT WANTING US TO GO AROUND FEELING CONDEMNED AND FULL OF GUILT!! HE, GOD HAS MADE US THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, HIMSELF, IN CHRIST JESUS!! (2ND CORINTHIANS 5:21)! MEANING WE NOW BECAUSE OF THE INNOCENCE OF CHRIST SACRIFICED FOR ALL OUR GUILT, WE STAND INNOCENT BEFORE GOD BECAUSE OF CHRIST IN US!! GOD ONLY SEES CHRIST AND HIS FINISHED WORK ON OUR BEHALF WHEN HE LOOKS UPON US WHO BELIEVE!! HE DOES NOT SEE US, NOR DOES HE SEE OUR SINS!! HE SEES THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS CHRIST!! HE SEES HIS SON!! WE ARE ETERNALLY SAVED, AND WE STAND ETERNALLY INNOCENT AND IN RIGHT STANDING BEFORE GOD BECAUSE WE BELIEVE ON JESUS CHRIST, THE ONLY WAY, TRUTH, AND LIFE (JOHN 14:6) BY WHICH WE CAN RECEIVE GODS FREE GIFT OF GRACE FOR HIS SALVATION TO BEGIN ITS GOOD WORK IN US, (EPHESIANS 2:8-9; ACTS 26:31); AND WE ARE BEING KEPT, PRESERVED FOR GOD IN US BY HIS HOLY SPIRIT SEALING HIS SALVATION IN US UNTO THE DAY OF REDEMPTION!! (EPHESIANS 4:30)!! AND IT IS GOD WHO WILL BRING HIS GOOD WORK OF SALVATION IN US TO FULL COMPLETION ON THAT GLORIOUS, VICTORIOUS REDEMPTION DAY!! (PHILIPPIANS 1:6)!!! SALVATION IS NOT ABOUT US!! SALVATION IS ALL ABOUT JESUS CHRIST AND HIS FINISHED WORK ON OUR BEHALF, FOR US!! JESUS SAID FINISHED"!! HE NEVER SAID, "YOU. FINISH"!!! "IT IS FOR THIS FREEDOM CHRIST DIED TO SET US FREE"!! (GALATIANS 5:1)!! WE ARE TO BELIEVE!! NOT JUST FOR SALVATION, BUT BELIEVE GOD IN THROUGH AND FOR ALL THINGS!! THE "ALL THINGS" (NO THING EXCLUDED!) JESUS SAYS "IS POSSIBLE TO THEM THAT BELIEVE"!! (MARK 9:23-24)!!! AND WE ARE TO WALK IN FAITH (AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TRUTH) IN THE FREEDOM FOR WHICH CHRIST DIED, BELIEVING, AND GIVING THANX WITH A GRATEFUL HEART! FOR WE ARE INSTRUCTED "IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANX! FOR THIS IS THE "WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS" CONCERNING YOU"!!! (1ST THESSALONIANS 5:18)!!!!!

[@johnvandommelen6998]

Extremely helpful....only the evil one wants you to look back and then can constantly accuse you of past sin and guilt....recognize this attempt immediately and dismiss it !.... once forgiven by God, it is forever forgotten....gone!...our response to this grace/kindness should be pure gratitude and reflect it by doing the exact same thing and forgive others too.

[@ronkebarber6238]

Do you know why Satan uses tricks and lies and coverup and riches and worldly glories? To make sure that man doesn't accept the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on their behalf, and they will have to pay for their sins, like him, without knowing that they could be forgiven- as long as they choose to receive this grace, by faith I'm Jesus Christ.That's why he uses fear and fake threat tactics to keep them under subjection until they're destroyed. God's blessings makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it. God gives power to get wealth and to enjoy it- it is the gift of God! Every good and perfect gift, comes down from God, the Father of Lights, with whom there's no variableness, neither a shadow of turning!

[@GodSoldier33]

@@ronkebarber6238 AMEN . yep satan's main job while here on and given rule to this earth is to collect as many souls as he can before the second coming of Jesus Christ.

[@scottflipiak614]

Exactly, Humbly accept 🙏His❤️Forgiveness🙏, and Pass it on by ""Doing unto Others"" as 🙏He🙏 has Done unto You🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@joannanorton9764]

Romans 8:1 There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Amen I condemned myself for years and the LORD enlightened me through this verse. It changed my life because I knew it was true!

[@marvelousministry9434]

...... Who do not live according to their flesh

[@neun2609]

@@marvelousministry9434that’s what being IN Christ means… 🤗

[@georgegaiennie3747]

“Joyous brokenness” - I like that. Wise words here.

[@jamescolbert1]

I have never heard a more concise definition of true worship...

[@mcoz6934]

🤔💭 SUCH a relief hearing him say this, because this is EXACTLY how I've been feeling the last several years & have been WEIGHED DOWN by the _increasing awareness_ of my sin‼️

[@dougrobinson5830]

In laws make me feel that way.

[@mcoz6934]

@@dougrobinson5830 🤔💭 In-laws, OR your own sin⁉️ 💯 If you didn't have sin to be ashamed of, _no amount_ of comments from others could possibly influence you to feel guilty.... If WE weren't guilty of habitually breaking God's Law, we would have _no reason_ to feel guilty. 💯 God's answer to our guilt & shame is for us _to be honest_ about it, confess it, repent of it‼️ PSALM 32:1-2 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in COMPLETE HONESTY!

[@allaboutgrace2560]

​@@dougrobinson5830 LOL 😂

[@nahomtedros]

All glory to God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Holy Spirit, thank you so much that was so helpful

[@NoreenHoltzen]

Thank you! I love your message that guilt is to be embraced. We eat chocolate proudly at our church so it is perfectly normal for our kids to not be let’s say athletic. I would not be ashamed of fatness as it is part of being a good Christian to tolerate guilt, and those that are not guilty might not be forgiven and thus might not reach heaven. I myself often have guilty feelings of not enough faith in God but I use this guilt to ask for forgiveness so I can be saved. I don’t think we should try to overcome our guilt but recognise it as part of being a Christian, even if it is difficult to live with. Even if we feel worse with this guilt, it I better to have it and know that we are true Christians. It brings us down, but it brings us together. Together, and down. Only then we can be saved. Being fat, well I’m bot fat to myself but if you choose to identify 558 pounds as fat, then that is your choice, but being like this does make me feel guilt but from my faith I think guilt is not an unholy feeling even if it means pain. It is like turning your cheek when struck as we are taught and deeply a part of our faith of tolerance our sadness and sickliness - including being large. Faith also why I love America 🇺🇸 and we are unique here, we have a responsibility to change the world, and lucky to be an exception in the world - thus we can spread faith to others to help them to tolerate guilt of sin, guilt of leaning away, and guilt of eating chocolate. This brings Christians together and Jesus accepts you too, so if you feel guilty for chocolate, or guilt ou about anything, think about your faith firstly rather than trying to solve the problem. Under god we accept, we give in to our weakness, we don’t try to change our weaknesses.

[@mihretudessalegne3759]

@@NoreenHoltzen I’m not sure I understand your perspective here, but I will say that guilt is a result of a Christian’s present sin. While its presence shows that we are in Christ, it does not give us a license to embrace the sin itself. I don’t know if you are implying that it’s alright to each chocolate in a gluttonous way (once again I don’t know if this is implied, let me know if I’m not understanding), but if so, I would disagree and I would argue that the Word of God, above all, would disagree. Romans 6:12-18 speaks on this. We experience sorrow and the weight of our sin, yet we are given grace and have joy. Yet God’s Grace is not to be abused by our willfully returning to sin. Let me know if I’ve misunderstood you, and your thoughts overall. God Bless.

[@marshadeichmiller1763]

Amen!

[@catherinegray1367]

I stumbled here out of depravity. My past sins make my flesh uncomfortable, and growing up Roman Catholic, I'm unlearning fear and guilt daily. This will need to be replayed over and over for my head to get it. Pastor John nailed it on the head.

[@Justin-uf3ih]

My guilt faded away when I told the truth and confessed my wrongdoings to whom I wronged. It was not easy, but I did bear my cross.

[@samaraisnt]

[@iamhis5580]

I have struggled so much with this. I accepted Christ at 22 but I was a mess with a pattern of terrible choices. I spent the first 10 years in and out of horrible sin. I hated myself and my sin but I kept falling. Finally after over ten years surrender came and I stopped trying to fix myself. But the consequences of those years still haunt me to this day. It’s been over 10 years since that time but the Shame and regret keep me facedown. Two years ago I buried my 25 year old son. I know in my heart my terrible choices when he was young contributed to my sons death. I pray others can learn from my mistakes and I beg God for His mercy!🙏🏻

[@connielu3597]

You truly are His ! Abba Bless You

[@njs1066]

OHHHHHHHHHHH

[@allaboutgrace2560]

@I AM HIS: READ LAMENTATIONS 3:22-24!!! "HIS MERCIES ARE UNENDING AND THEY ARE BRAND NEW EVERY MORNING"!!! ALL DAY AND NIGHT LONG!! OH!! HOW HE LOVES YOU!!! AND HE HAS FORGIVEN YOU! JUSTIFIED FULLY IN CHRIST, "JUST AS IF YOU HAD NEVER SINNED AT ALL"!! BE FREE, IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME!! 🕊️🙌📖🤗!!!!!

[@Mercyme8934]

I too bear this weight. 😢 11/17/84-11/25/22 RIP Brandon

[@elizr9973]

I'm in the same boat! I believe my falling away from God and my sins led to my son's drug addiction which ultimately took his life. I'm completely repentant but am seriously wallowing in guilt and shame.

[@YouREsoBEAUTIFUL00]

The relief I felt listening to this was astronomical 🥺

[@diamond_278]

There is a saying “if the enemy reminds you of past reminds him about his future”

[@marklundy6879]

Sometimes my past sins come to my thoughts and I feel horrible.

[@fernandogamboa2623]

When I am reminded of my great sin, I am reminded of Jesus' loving saving grace "What manner of love is this?? ,that while I was yet a sinner Christ died for me!" God's love compels me to live and honor Him.

[@KR-oo2wx]

It seems like since I gave my life to God, I reflect on my past and feel horrible. Every day i feel guilty over sins I’ve committed. This is a reality check. It hurts to know I will always feel guilty. However, I feel good knowing the reason why I feel guilty is because I am changing

[@chidera2551]

How are you now

[@cherimonroe4681]

He's right things I wouldnt even blink about before I surrendered to Him now are glaringly apparent to me.

[@davewhiteside6698]

One of the hymns I want sang at my funeral is: "I Stand Amazed In The Pesence Of Jesus The Nazarine, And Wonder How He Could Love Me, A Sinner, Condemned, Unclean. How Marvellous, How Wonderful, And My Song Shall Ever Be; How Marvellous, How Wonderful, Is My Saviour's Love For Me!"

[@GwenBec]

Thank you

[@davewhiteside6698]

@@GwenBec You're welcome Gwen. God bless you.

[@terrybarreneche7388]

Thank you host, and thank you my dear Pastor McArthur. Pastor McArthur sermons have been so influential in my walk towards redemption. My return to Christ. I was crippled with guilt of my past sins as the Holy Spirit began to open my eyes to the hedonistic and rebellious life I lived for 30 odd years. Things I didn't even realize was sin at the time I was committing them. After the LORD left 99, and returned me to the fold, and rescued me from addiction. My mind began to dwell on memories of sin I had committed. It crippled me. I spent many a thought on how to Biblically overcome this. I told myself that if I confessed my sin, and believed that GOD had forgiven me , then I must fight this crippling guilt that satan uses to steal our joy of redemption. I finally decided. Probably the Holy Spirit told me to recognize when I'm thinking these thoughts, stop them, and then Praise GOD for His grace and my redemption. So most every time I remember past sin now, I stop the thought, and then Praise GOD for the grace He has lavished on me. By absolutely no merit of my own. Praise GOD

[@Dinosaurverde]

This is answer that I've been seeking. I plead guilty for almost 10 years of my sins and still live with that guilt, hindering myself to accept the love that I want from people. I really have failed to accept the full forgiveness and grace of God. Thank you for enlightening my heart. This made me see the message God has been wanting to tell me. 💖🤗

[@travisn346]

You, like me, are not perfect. I can assure you that you are not alone in your path.

[@boontan6636]

Sin becomes exceedingly sinful with a cleansed conscience by the blood of Lamb, and the forgiveness of God . No wonder I am longing for glory with a Perfect soul and body! Thank you Lord saving and restoring worship of the True God, to us, Amen.

[@joycegoes266]

Forgive yourself. God is compassionate and forgives our sins. God is full of compassion. So be compassionate to yourself and forgive yourself

[@ursulajenni6521]

This is what God is really like: With open arms full of lovingkindness and compassion HE calls the humble sinner to „come home“ right into His presence! Psalm 103 invites us to „BLESS the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities……“. Thank you both JMac & JA for this helpful interview! ♥️ 💜

[@danh8537]

God bless John Macarthur.

[@dimasbeltran866]

Amen !!!

[@sonofsteel6710]

Thank you, I’ve been waking up daily feeling awful about past sins that I know God has forgiven me for. I needed this message. Thank you and God bless.

[@kekundachung5878]

Yes! I'm a born again Christian for seven years. But I'm so broken everyday. I know, the Bible says not to dwell in the past. However, the guilt always runs across my mind and ruin my peace. Thanks to pr. John for enlightening the ways to understand and dealt with sins.

[@jamesward5493]

A brother suggested that I ask God to let me experience God's forgiveness. We had not heard that before. So, I asked God to let me experience his forgiveness. About 10 minutes later, I experienced God's wonderful forgiveness. Absolutely wonderful experience. Later, I ask to experience His love. Almost instantly I did. Wonderful

[@skywatcher7777]

Must be nice

[@grace4976]

Thank you 😊 🙏. I needed to hear this. I was feeling so guilty about my past life 😢.

[@g.dsimon]

"God doesn't remember my sins so why should I"❤I needed this

[@michellecongdon1218]

To my dear friends today I have been feeling like I'm not doing enough that I need to be serving the lord more I am involved with prison ministry but it's pen pals and I give the inmates Bible verses etc I feel like I'm not deserving of his glorious love that he has for me! And then I turn on KZbin and this is the message that I've been dealing with all day! Our Lord is so good and I just want to make him proud of me which has nothing to do with me it has everything to do with is he satisfied with what I'm doing in my life! Can anybody else relate to that? It's almost like I'm homesick and I want to be with all of God's children but mostly with him for all eternity! Thank you Lord for putting that as pastor John's message! You have never let me down and I am so grateful to you! In Jesus name I pray Àmen!

[@el-sig2249]

People often feel guilty about past sins because they're having a hard time forgiving themselves. 1st Jn 4:18 shows us the way: strive to grow in love and sacrifice and all guilt and fear will melt away.

[@zekdom]

1:44 2:34 - “If you don’t feel the weight of your sin and you don’t long for holiness, you might not be a Christian.” 3:24 - “You don’t ever wallow in your past sins. If you’re going to feel broken, feel broken about something now. Don’t drag up something in the past - forgetting the things that are behind - that’s already covered. Jesus died for that.” 3:39 - “That’s a failure to accept the full forgiveness in grace that has been given to you in Christ.” 4:01 - “You just need to deal with the brokenness that comes over the current sins. All those in the past are covered by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He doesn’t remember them. Why should you?” 4:29 - “You live in the joy of forgiveness and the brokenness of present sin. You don’t live in the past sins.”

[@carolynpendley4295]

For the past 7 years I've been on a journey I honestly believe that Christ wanted me to show all the people I cheated and stole from that he can really change lives. I can't tell you how much I stole from people or borrowed and never paid back and these sins came to my remembrance and I've been paying back and giving testimony of how Jesus saved me . Praise the Lord he set me free....

[@bethisrael-bet-this-is-rea5270]

Wow , I never feel guilty for my past life before I met Jesus. I am blood washed forgiven and redeemed.. I trust God

[@janetagee2363]

Thank you for the answer to this question. God bless you.

[@greganderson2239]

I agree with him. Nonbelievers don’t worry or feel burdened with their guilt and don’t feel sorrow over it. They’re so in love with the world and themselves that they don’t really see sin for what it is and aren’t worried or burdened by it. This is one work of the Holy Spirit that gets you to see how serious sin is so you can hate it and repent from it.

[@spicita]

I once heard " the closer you are to God, the farther you are from sin" and this has helped me alot🥰🥰🥰

[@davehorton1486]

Self Punishment is a Penalty in itself, We all kick ourselves for things we`ve done. We all must deal with Facing ourselves, that`s the Toughest thing we have on Earth. Thank God for his Grace.

[@Kit-ug7rq]

I struggle so much with regret, guilt and shame over past mistakes and sins. Right now, I feel particularly weighed down with regret over certain mistakes that I've made especially when I consider the consequences of those mistakes that I am still dealing with to this day. It doesn't help that there are many people around me constantly reminding me of my mistakes and rubbing them in my face.

[@juicygoldengrapes]

When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upwards I look and see him there who made an end to all my sin! Rebuke those who condemn you as agents of Satan, you are forgiven in Christ.

[@janenevigil8749]

To be with Christ without sin will be glorious!!

[@kurtn652]

Yo Johnny Mac! Super cool shoes!

[@thediscipleJesusLoves]

This is very true that when we are converted we feel more how bad sin is

[@grant1944]

I was just talking about this,1:46pm in South Africa.and yes ,as always , the timing Of God Is 'amazing Grace' . Praise God Jesus Is Lord Hallelujah

[@gw5309]

Amen Brother Grant (from another Grant)

[@kellyford5903]

How?? How could YOU possibly know how very much, VERY MUCH, I needed to see and hear this???? Been on my mind ‘n heart last couple of days and, then…BOOM….God answers me! Again and again and again 😎 Glory be to God always!! Thank you and May God continue to bless you 💕 Keep ‘em coming, please!!

[@bella-bee]

Oh, thank you! I was thinking I was calling God a liar (about my forgiveness) because I wasn’t agreeing with him when I still feel bad about my sin. I’m so grateful to hear this.

[@JesuslovesRudy]

This is an ABSOLUTE truth.. God bless you, .John MacArthur.

[@littlehorus2327]

Wow. True. Its a complete nature in personality because we feel more guilty than a non-believer.

[@Truthseekerandteller]

This explains so much

[@betsyhall5094]

Yes, we feel awful for disappointing God so much!!!!! I hurts us so much when we sin!!!! We don't want to!!!! Yes, we do sin less and it hurts more!!!!! Yes, Jesus' grace is so great!!!!!

[@hannahsenior5124]

You need to forgive yourself, and move forward.

[@marysummers541]

That is exactly how I feel. I hate when I sin I feel so miserable , guilty and then I become so fearful God won’t forgive me for sins that I make after I’m saved.

[@jonathanbacalso2948]

Thank you,thank you,it helped me today when I saw this interview video,coz I always feel guilty of my past sin,oh Jesus the Christ ❤thank you, salamat po panginoon❤❤❤

[@TUFFWANDER]

I asked for a sign and this video appeared thank you lord ❤❤

[@debbiekling6065]

The past is washed away, and the present and future , sins are covered by the blood of Jesus, amen

[@jklynb]

Oh my ! So extremely true ! I still feel guilty for past sins ! I always wondered why !

[@donajohanna]

Wow! The way he starts! BAM💥 Love his answers. I feel so save when he teaches♡ Blessings from Caboverde 🇨🇻

[@elijahishere9518]

For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. I John 3:20‭-‬21

[@whollybraille7043]

Only John Mac could come up with a twist like that. Amazing. Freeing. I'd add that letting go of all that guilt comes down to actively pursuing holiness. Our perceptions and the sense of being free take off and soar when we do.

[@elru2276]

This was something I needed to hear. Thank you, Pastor MacArthur. THANK YOU, JESUS!!!

[@emmjohn714]

Thank you. This helps me because I was feeling like I’m not saved! I’ve committed sin in the past that I couldn’t make right against a person. That’s also what’s bothersome.

[@AB-nt3il]

Same! How do we ever get past this?? 🥺

[@andreay.5613]

I believe that if you did your part and confessed your sin to God and the one you hurt and asked for forgiveness then there’s not much more you can do. You did your part and all you can do is believe that God’s forgiveness is enough for you to live in peace. God is enough.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Almost 30 years of beating myself up and being eaten up by guilt and wondering if i am truly saved. I could use prayer. I still think of a sin i forgot decafes ago and ask forgiveness, then another forgotten one pops up. Some sins i repent of and feel guilty over repeatedly. No total assurance of salvation. No joy. Maybe this is my answer to all of that. I feel so bad that i feel more than unworthy to be saved. I think why would He want ME of all people. Im horrible and i was totally detestable. Disgusting, horrid. But i hate sin so much and would never do what i did before. But i know it is not on my merits. But this is showing me how i have changed and that all that guilt is showing me im saved or i wouldnt care. Pray for me to know and understand.

[@CalebCheek]

When Jesus died on the cross for our sins, he could see everyone throughout all of time he was dying for. Think about that. Right before he died, he was thinking and visualizing YOU. He saw you and knew that all the pain and suffering he was going through was for you, someone he loves more than you could possibly imagine

[@RepentfollowJesus]

@@CalebCheek thank you

[@Tmoney_85]

Ok I’m convinced Jon MacArthur is the best. ❤

[@waynegrobler7432]

I feel much much more guilty than before the LORD renewed my spirit..now I know this ok to feel so very sorry for the sin I personally heaped on our precious SPOTLESS LORD JESUS on the precious cross. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇿🇦

[@mostofmelanie]

Woah woah woah! Thinking of 1 Thessalonians 4-5 the entire time! Gods will for every believer: prayer & sanctification! Then hold on to joy in every circumstance.

[@Boykk]

I feel like that sometimes..but Christ's grace is beyond our feelings...

[@jonathanbailey4458]

He is with you against your sin, not against you because of it

[@RM-oc1si]

Thank you for this video. I praise God for His grace and mercy. Without my Savior Jesus I would be utterly lost. I struggle daily with feelings of guilt and shame. My prayer is that God will use me in some way to glorify His name and His Kingdom. My heart goes out to all that struggle with this. May our Savior Jesus bring us peace. God Bless.

[@Agrclark]

I love this dude - never pulls a punch - so learned, utterly committed to god, the best sense of humor .

[@dailybibletime-bibleversef2417]

And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Matthew 14:28-32

[@1lyonmantilldeath433]

Love John Mac!!.... about 22 years ago, I wanted a new study Bible for a study I was in, BSF.... I spent a few months searching & ended up getting his NKJV study bible... it's absolutely amazing!!!.... I highly recommend it to all!!!....... Be well, do well & God bless y'all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@flightparamedic505]

Again, this was excellent. Thank you.

[@adamborkowski982]

I saw a Christians Instagram story talking about a sin that I had done say a year ago I had moved on and been good I confessed it and seeing that they brought up said sin amd explained about not inherenting the kingdom of God. And it was a sin I had done as a believer and it's bugged me today if felt accused again I know that's satan attacking just felt alittle down about it I ask for prayers for victory over this and despite my personal feelings of guilty etc I know Jesus covered that and I'd like to praise and Give him thanks for the love and mercy he has shown me and I pray asking for help that I don't bring up past sins like this again! Praise Jesus!!🙏

[@cjhardknocks7040]

Wow! I needed that! I feel like I'm at war with sin every minute of every day.

[@LondiweJ]

I’m broken over sinning so much, blasphemed God in the most horrendous way and having to come back to Him and ask that He takes control of the life that I’ve ruined.

[@JasonSchmidt-1979]

Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life!

[@joen.8364]

This man is such a treasure for Christians.

[@Yim_093]

Before I came to Christ and even a short time after I committed some terrible sins, one of which bothers me far worse than all the others. I don’t go a day without thinking about it. I’ve experienced severe depression over this. I’ve since gotten to a much better place but the guilt and regret some days is immense. Hearing the message to not revisit your past as difficult as it is helps so much. This is a great video. Please say some prayers that I continue to move forward in God’s grace

[@Chris-y2q]

Such a great pastor I am not from USA but he teached me so many things I stop drinking started exercising lost most my friends I just want to be a better man everyday I listen every night 2 sermons of him before I sleep if I could I wish I could meet pastor John as a guest in my house make him ouer traditional food called potjiekos and just sit under a tree and talk and listen to pastor John such calm wise answers without any hesitation in his words strong believer talking truth

[@jusstmee]

We need more like JM to reach those who dont believe they deserve forgiveness. Took me years to understand that. All glory to God the father.

[@kristabrewer6736]

:( :( you know he thinks you can take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven right? It saddens me that so many people are still watching him :(

[@harrymurray9702]

Jesus Christ is Lord! Every eye shall see, Every knee will bow and Confess Jesus Christ is Lord! Amen

[@kaboom9081]

Because as wisdom increases, so does sorrow (Ecclesiastes) The more we learn how sinful we are and the fallen state of the world, the more we realize we don't deserve such Grace and Mercy. Its what makes us fall in love with Christ.

[@ricksaunders8074]

As we should thats called conviction

[@felipewty]

Thank u brethren! Im 17 years old and it was trully helpfull. Cheers from Brazil 💛💚

[@joey86bu1]

Because we realize... How awesome God is... How Holy God is... How patient God is... And how we have angered Him with our awful sin.

[@dw2446]

Condemnation and guilt are very strong, but these are tricks of the devil. Rebuke all condemnation!

[@lloydfrancis9149]

Blessings brothers Jesus Christ is Lord. Sola Scriptura

[@JonLane-t3k]

I had a red light enter into my left eye. I’ve had nightmares ever sense and don’t get rest

[@friendyadvice2238]

Thank you for this. I hate myself if I sin, and desperately try to be a better person. Thank you Lord Jesus for your sacrifice on the cross. I am eternally grateful.

[@julianstan2017]

I was battling this today, condemned so much by my past I thought I was going to pass out on my knees💔💔😮‍💨😭

[@ginnyleedays]

I pray for my friend that they accept forgiveness

[@dougrobinson5830]

I try too. And I a drinker 10 yrs ago. But her family doesn't let it go. And never was I a bad guy.

[@briantaafe7071]

I so much appreciate paster John you have opened my eyes, now I know l'm saved, and l'm so so happy

[@Stygian360]

Amen to this, the present has enough wretchedness associated with our present sin and lack of Christ-likeness. We definitely don't need to dwell on past sins even though easier said than done.

[@PattyMoor]

Thank you so much for this! Superb explanation of Gods power over our sin.

[@johnkennethbasalo1215]

Thank you boss and pastor john this lefted a heavyweight of guilt on my past sins im free with jesus Christ

[@Americanpatriot68]

Thank you for explaining this. And Thank you Jesus for Dying on the cross and taking what was meant for me. Thank you for loving me and giving me hope to share with the world. In the name. Death and resurrection of my great Savior. Jesus Christ. Amen.

[@dab1968]

Please pray for me brethren. At times I get an outburst of anger on my father whenever the nagging on petty things gets bottled up

[@brubanville690]

"Joyous brokenness" I like that! Kinda like despairing comfort.

[@joyson7]

Thank you so much, now I have a better understanding.