Forgiveness

It's amazing to know that we have been forgiven by God to escape His wrath. To have our deserved judgement/separation from God cancelled, and to instead be called children of God!

Been thinking, however:

1. At what point do we become forgiven by God? When we recognise Him as our Lord & Saviour? When Jesus died on the cross? Or before the world even began..?

2. If Jesus' death is for once-and-for-all, why do we continually need to ask God for forgiveness (not saying we shouldn't, it's a good thing) - is it not once-for-all?

Would love to hear your thoughts!