Confession of Sin

I. Essential Material for Consideration A. Scripture 1. Old Testament Prov. 28:13, Ps. 51:1-5 2. New Testament I John 1:9, James 5:16, Matt. 5:23-24 3. Examples of: II Samuel 12:13, Luke 5:8, Luke 15:18 B. Reformed Confessions 1. Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day LI 2. Canons of Dort Fifth Head, Article 5 3. Westminster Confessions Chapter XV II. What is confession of sin? A. First, we must define sin. 1. Sin can be defined as “The transgression of the law” I John 3:4 a. We sin...