By exercising faith in Jesus ’ ransom sacrifice, they are receiving forgiveness of their sins and are being helped to come into a close relationship with God ​ — in fact, becoming his friends. ​ — James 2: 23.
ג ’: ​ 1 – 5‏). הם מאמינים בקורבן הכופר של ישוע, וכתוצאה מכך נסלחים להם חטאיהם.