Law Religion Culture Review

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Public Pardon.

In church today, the pastor announced a legal transaction.

It wasn't a purchase or sale of church property.

It was a pardon.

"In the name of Christ and by the authority of [H]is Word I declare to you that your sins are forgiven and you are not under the condemnation of God."