Keach's Catechism, Question 116
Question 116
What do we pray for in the fifth petition?
In the fifth petition, which is, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," we pray that God, for Christ's sake, would freely pardon all our sins; which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by His grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 6:1212And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Psalms 51:11Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions.
Psalms 51:33For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
Psalms 51:77Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Mark 11:2525And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”
Matthew 18:3535That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
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