I read with a strong desire just to say dont you know you are forgiven.  We all need to know we are  forgiven first. Unconditional.  Forever.  If we dont stand on that forgiveness we will be tossed around by all wind of doctrine. I dont care what a pastor or leader says anymore. I want to hear forgiveness and grace come out of there mouths. I dont want to hear more rules and doctrines. I dont want to hear how bad we are. I want to hear how Jesus took all of our sins apon the cross once for all eternity. We all sin and fall short. So yes i need reminding that We are truly righteous  despite my sin. Have you ever wondered about the practice of asking for forgiveness imediately you sin. As a pentacostal we are taught to keep short accounts, but  We are already forgiven. It raises another question.    On the day of pentacost a multitude believed and it was credited to them as righteousness. Do you believe. ? Do you Believe or are you racked with guilt. What is left for us to do. I tell you it is to believe that you are truly forgiven. To simple for some. To easy for others. Surely i must do something. Surely i can find some filthy rags somewhere. Surely i must give up a sin to be righteous. I declare the sin is not the anwser . Knowing that you are truly and totaly once for all eternity forgiven.  Jesus hung upon the cross . His sacrifice was perfect. His work was complete. All law was fulfilled. Our forgiveness complete.

Letter Author's Survey Responses

Which best articulates your current affiliation with the church?
Left the church, but may be open to church again in the future. waiting for the real church
How would you characterize your current spiritual expression?
I study the Bible and pray regularly.
What were your attendance habits at your previous church?
I was there once a week or more.
How would you describe your prior church involvement?
Participant - Involved in a small group like Bible study, Youth, etc.
How old are you?
40 something
Where do you live?
Australia