Confessing our sins
Rev. James Slopsema expounds 1 John 1:9, explaining the biblical doctrine of confessing sins as essential to maintaining fellowship with God and growth in holiness. The article explores the nature of sin and unrighteousness, emphasizing that confession is grounded in God's faithfulness and justice, making it a vital practice for daily Christian living.
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 apostle John indicates in the preceding verses of this chapter that he was writing to the churches that they may enjoy God's fellowship and, in God's fellowship, may also have fellowship with one another. John emphasizes that this is possible only when the saints walk in the light. God is light and in Him is no darkness. From that it follows that we can enjoy the...
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