Remission
Remission
We see the word remission ten times in the Bible. But the Greek word [1] that supposedly means a "release from bondage" was used in the text at least 17 times.
The ten times that it is translated remission it is related to different things, ideas, or events.
Mathew quotes Jesus as using the term in relation to His shedding of blood for many during the crucifixion:
- Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission <859> of sins.
By his shedding of blood everyone is evidently not to be "released from bondage" that occurs with sin but many. This would be in conformity with what John said about the fact that men "might be saved".[2] Paul who preached Christ first also made similar references to those who might or evidently might not be saved[3]
John talks about this remission of sin in relationship to baptism. It is important to note that he does not say remission of sin because of the baptism by water but the baptism of repentance.
- Mark 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission <859> of sins.
- Luke 3:3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission <859> of sins;
In the actual scriptures there is a constant reference to "repentance and remission of sins" and baptism is only mentioned when there is the "baptism of repentance".
- Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission <859> of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Peter makes that clear according to quotes we find in Acts that it is an essential element that people "Repent, and be baptized".
- Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission <859> of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
It also appears by this statement that without these elements that you will not receive the true Holy Ghost nor those gifts associated with that Spirit.
- Luke 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission <859> of their sins,
- Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission <859> of sins.
- Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission <859>.
Hebrews 10:18 Now where remission <859> of these [is, there is] no more offering for sin.
Remission is translated deliverance and liberty in the same verse in the sense of setting a captive free only in Luke:
- Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance <859> to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty <859> them that are bruised,[4]
It is translated forgiveness
- Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness <859>, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
- Acts 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness <859> of sins.
- Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men [and] brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness <859> of sins:
- Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness <859> of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
- Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness <859> of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
- Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness <859> of sins:
- ↑ 859 ~ἄφεσις~ aphesis \@af’-es-is\@ from 863; TDNT-1:509,88; {See TDNT 115} n f AV-remission 9, forgiveness 6, deliverance 1, liberty 1; 17
- 1) release from bondage or imprisonment
- 2) forgiveness or pardon, of sins (letting them go as if they had never been committed), remission of the penalty
- See 858
- ↑ John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
- John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
- ↑ : Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
- ↑ 2352 θραύω thrauo [throw’-o] a root word; v;
AV-bruise 1; 1
- 1) to break, break in pieces, shatter, smite through
- For Synonyms see entry
- See Definition for θραύω 2352-"to shatter," is suggestive of many fragments and minute dispersion
- See Definition for κατάγνυμι 2608-"to break," denotes the destruction of a things unity or completeness
- See Definition for ῥήγνυμι 4486-"rend asunder," makes pointed reference to the separation of the parts