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..."If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
We stand repentant before God, ask forgiveness for our sins in Jesus's name, and seek redemption, which is given to us not because we have earned it, but because of His Grace.
Paul says "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace...