Yes, they shall receive forgiveness THROUGH HIS NAME. Meaning, they will be forgiven in the name of Christ. Who dares speak in the name of Christ? Only he who does so not from his own will, but who is granted such authority to do so. And who is that? Any Christian? No, for one Christian may forgive sins, while another retains them, making the promise of Christ a logical contradiction. Only one who speaks for Christ, annointed with the specific authority to do so, can remit or forgive sins.
Yes, they shall receive forgiveness THROUGH HIS NAME. Meaning, they will
be forgiven in the name of Christ. Who dares speak in the name of
Christ? Only he who does so not from his own will, but who is granted
such authority to do so. And who is that? Any Christian? No, for one
Christian may forgive sins, while another retains them, making the
promise of Christ a logical contradiction. Only one who speaks for
Christ, anointed with the specific authority to do so, can remit or
forgive sins.
This is the foundation of the Catholic religion. Jesus gave the apostle commands, gifts, powers or abilities for them alone. Not to all believers.
Would you please show us where Jesus anointed with the specific authority to do so you speak of only to the apostles?
May God, our Father, lead us to His truth, BVB