Hunter Biden’s Pardon: What It Teaches Us About God’s Grace | Episode 3
What are you guilty of? It’s a question most of us avoid answering, yet the weight of guilt is something we all carry. In the headlines recently, President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, sparking conversations across the nation. But beyond the debates and opinions lies a profound truth: just as Hunter Biden’s father extended mercy to his son, our Heavenly Father extends an even greater pardon to us.
In this episode of Preach and Proclaim, we explore the concept of divine pardon—what it means to stand guilty before a holy God and yet receive forgiveness through His amazing grace.
The Weight of Guilt
Each of us has sinned, falling short of God’s perfect standard (Romans 3:23). While some sins are public, others are hidden—buried deep, where we hope no one will uncover them. But God sees all, and nothing is hidden from His sight (Hebrews 4:13).
This is where the stark contrast between our sin and God’s righteousness becomes evident. On our own, we deserve judgment. But the story doesn’t end there.
A Scandalous Pardon
Hunter Biden’s pardon is a modern example of a father showing mercy to his son. It mirrors, in a small way, the heart of God—a Father willing to forgive His children, not based on what they’ve done but because of His love.
However, the divine pardon goes even further. God’s forgiveness comes at a high cost: the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. On the cross, Jesus bore the penalty for our sins, offering us not only forgiveness but freedom. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 reminds us, "For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
What It Means to Be Pardoned by God
When we accept God’s forgiveness, our guilt is removed, and our relationship with Him is restored. The Bible describes this pardon in beautiful terms:
"As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us." (Psalm 103:12)
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1)
But this pardon is not automatic; it requires repentance—a turning away from sin and surrendering our lives to Christ (Acts 3:19).
Living as Forgiven People
Once we’ve been pardoned, our lives are transformed. No longer shackled by guilt, we are called to extend the same grace to others (Ephesians 4:32). Just as God has forgiven us, we must forgive those who wrong us.
This is the heart of the gospel: a forgiven people sharing the message of forgiveness with the world.
Closing Thoughts
The story of Hunter Biden’s pardon is a reminder of the mercy a father can show to his child. But it pales in comparison to the mercy and grace our Heavenly Father extends to us. No matter how guilty we are, God’s grace is sufficient to cover every sin and restore us to Himself.
Are you living as someone who has been pardoned? Have you accepted God’s gift of forgiveness? If not, today is the day to receive His grace and walk in the freedom He offers.
Call to Action
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Key Scriptures: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 103:12, Acts 3:19
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Let God’s pardon define your story today!
Pastor Niel Peteren
