The concept behind this painting comes from my reading in the Psalms. I am surprised by how often something that I have read hundreds of times (well, that MIGHT be a bit exaggerated) will mean so much to me on a new time through a section of the Bible. The thought that GOD offers me forgiveness for not only my sin, but also the guilt of my sin really struck me as I read this part of Psalm 32. Psalm 32:5 (New American Standard Bible) "I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah." (The word Selah is thought to mean pause and think about this.) NA
An old hymn has a line that says "He breaks the power of cancelled sin". How can sin that's cancelled have power? Only if there is residual guilt. By faith the guilt is cancelled. I love the dripping red, "His Blood availed for me". Beautiful!
An old hymn has a line that says "He breaks the power of cancelled sin". How can sin that's cancelled have power? Only if there is residual guilt. By faith the guilt is cancelled. I love the dripping red, "His Blood availed for me". Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIsn't HE just amazing? Thank you for your comment! You brought me 'Joy"!
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