49. Weren’t our sins forgiven at the Cross?
By no means. Our sins are released as we trust the Savior—officially appointed so by resurrection from the dead—and then declare him Lord. The Cross, in connection with its resurrectionary sequel, proves to humanity God’s willingness to pardon even our most heinous wrongs, and to lay aside punishment, provided we change our minds and turn back to Him in order to be legitimated as His royal daughters and sons. Without learning about this Cross-Resurrection-Pentecost history, we would scarcely have the courage to approach the Almighty for the heartfelt forgiveness He has perennially been so eager to extend us. We had not because we asked not, in our dark ignorance of the Most High. Who says ignorance is bliss?!
The Premial Atonement 