306. Can we feel assured that God will forgive us this debt?
Yes; Jesus Christ has paid for all our sins.
307. Why must the believer ask the forgiveness of sins every day?
Because he sins every day, and is always in need of forgiveness.
308. What do we confess to God in this petition?
We confess that we are not worthy of the least of that which we ask, neither have we deserved it; but we pray that He would give it to us out of His mercy.
309. What do we promise God in this petition, while asking His forgiveness?
We promise to forgive those who trespass against us, and return good for evil.
Luke 6:37. Condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.
Matt. 18:23–35.