(Forgiveness is not automatic. It's conditioned upon confession: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness {1 John 1:9}. Christ offers to everyone the gift of forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life: Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life {Revelation 22:17}.)