a. Forgiveness is Gods "pardon" of sins. No distinction whatever between forgiveness and the blotting out of sins. God virtually excuses sin on the basis of the "finished work of Christ."
b. Forgiveness is God's pardon of sins. Little emphasis on the cost involved or the fact that NT forgiveness is the taking away of the sin.
c. Forgiveness is the taking away of sins. Emphasis is on the cost of the forgiveness--the sacrifice of Christ; "the blotting out of sins" necessary for the cleansing of the sanctuary, and the vindication of Christ.