S. CONFESSION OF SIN

CONFESSION OF SIN There is a false doctrine today that says we should never repent nor confess our sins. That is being sin conscious. Do Christians Repent? Whenever believers sin, the Bible calls on them to repent. THE CHURCH AT CORINTH

“For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it… As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting…” (2 Corinthians 7:8-9; RSV).

“Yes, I am afraid that when I come, God will humble me again because of you. And I will have to grieve because many of you who sinned earlier have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure” (2 Corinthians 12:21 NLT). THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS

“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent” (Revelation 2:5). THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS

“Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth” (Revelation 2:16). THE CHURCH AT SARDIS “Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent” (Revelation 3:3). THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent” (Revelation 3:19).

BELIEVER’S INDIVIDUAL REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN

SIMON

“[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. [13] Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. [18] And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, [19] Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. [20] But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. [21] Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. [22] Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee” (Acts 8:12-13; Acts 18:1-28; Acts 19:1-41; Acts 20:1-38; Acts 21:1-40; Acts 22:1-30).

DAVID

“[1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. [3] When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. [4] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. [5] I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah” (Psalms 32:1-5).

“[1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. [2] Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. [3] For I acknowledge my transgressions:” (Psalms 51:1-3).

ALL BELEIVER’S

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). The word “we” includes the author and his readers. “Us” is used as the objective case form of “we.” Selah!