There was never a person yet who sincerely repented of sin, with believing repentance, who was not forgiven. On the other hand, there was never a person forgiven who had not repented of their sin. I do not hesitate to say that there never has been, there is not now, and there never will be any case of sin being washed away, unless at the same time the heart was led to repentance and faith in Christ. Hatred of sin and a sense of pardon come into the soul together and stay together as long as we live.
One who is forgiven much loves much. Her sins are forgiven because she loved much.
