Son, Thy Sins Be Forgiven Thee

This sermon centres on Mark 2:5, where Jesus declares to a paralyzed man, 'Son, thy sins be forgiven thee,' revealing that the core of human need is not physical healing but spiritual forgiveness. The miracle of the man's healing is not merely a demonstration of power, but a divine proof that Jesus possesses the authority to forgive sins—a prerogative reserved for God alone. The sermon emphasises the necessity of forgiveness, as sin is humanity's greatest problem, with eternal consequences, and the source of forgiveness is exclusively Jesus Christ, who, as God incarnate, bears the penalty of sin on the cross. It further explains that forgiveness is not merely a pardon of guilt but a complete removal of sin, eternally canceled through Christ's atonement, resulting in lasting joy and peace. The message culminates in an urgent call to faith, inviting all to come to Christ—through any means, even through the roof—so that they too may experience the profound joy of having their sins forgiven.