Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 105
Question 105
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 6:1111Give us this day our daily bread.
Psalms 51:1-21Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions.
2Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalms 51:77Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalms 51:99Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.
Daniel 9:17-1917So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
18Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
19O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”
Luke 11:44And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
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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