"He took all of our sins, past present and future, with Him to the cross."You...nor I...nor Catholic priests...can "dismiss" sins. Read what you quoted from my post, it's the top sentence in this reply.How then do you dismiss the sins against hope, those of despair and of presumption?
Only Jesus can "dismiss" sins...that is cleanse us...with his Blood shed for us on the cross.
Sins against hope are mainly a Catholic problem, born again Christians know they are saved and have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Apparently Catholics believe differently, purgatory, not knowing if they are saved, etc.
Also presumption seems mostly a Catholic problem too.
Many Christians here are categorized as Protestants if they are not Catholic. There are millions of Christians that are neither Catholic or Protestant.
Peace and blessings to you
Wishing peace and blessings upon me from you appears as an empty "signature" you use often.
I get my blessings from God, also my peace.
I don't need it from the world.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.--John 14:27May the peace from Jesus permeate your soul with understanding.And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.--Philippians 4:7
"...they have misled my people, saying, Peace, when there is no peace..."
-- Ezekiel 13:10a
Matthew 18:18 would suggest otherwise, but my point was not about the forgiveness of sins. It was with the contention that future sins were forgiven without confession or repentance in contradiction to Scripture.
May God bless you and His angels watch over you.