He receives the forgiveness of sins, and is adopted as a child of God.
Eph. 1:7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Gal. 3:26. For ye are the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 10:43. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
220. What moves God to forgive sin so freely?
His everlasting love and mercy alone.
221. For whose sake does God forgive us our sins?
For Christ's sake, who has satisfied for the sins of the whole world by His death on the cross.
John 1:29. Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.