Here are words of assurance (following confession) based on two of the scripture texts for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B (March 18, 2012). It was written by Nathan Nettleton.
Declaration of Grace / Absolution
(John 3:16-17; Ephesians 2: 1-10)
God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that through him the world might be saved.
Though we were dead through our sins,
in great mercy, God has spoken a word of healing
and made us alive together with Christ.
Sisters and Brothers,
but in order that through him the world might be saved.
Though we were dead through our sins,
in great mercy, God has spoken a word of healing
and made us alive together with Christ.
Sisters and Brothers,
your sins are forgiven;
be at peace.
— Copyright © 2003 Nathan Nettleton http://www.laughingbird.net/
— Copyright © 2003 Nathan Nettleton http://www.laughingbird.net/
