We are assured of divine forgiveness by ____.

• A. Baptism
• B. Confession of our sins to God
• C. Prayer for forgiveness
• D. Keeping commandments

Answer: (B)

The assurance comes from confessing our sins directly to God, because Scripture teaches that when we acknowledge our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This moment of honest, personal confession expresses true repentance and dependence on His grace, not on our own merit.

Baptism signals repentance and new life, but it does not by itself guarantee forgiveness. Prayer for forgiveness is important and can accompany confession, yet the explicit act described as the means of receiving forgiveness is confessing to God. Keeping commandments reflects transformed life and obedience, but forgiveness rests on confession and God’s promised forgiveness, not on works alone.