Category: Confession
Subject: Confession
Walking in the Light – 1 John 1 – Abuse and Misapplication
Does 1 John 1:7 speak of a perpetual cleansing in Christ’s blood for the Christian? Does “walk” in 1 John 1:6-7 indicate that an isolated sin is any less severe because it is uncharacteristic of one who generally walks in the light?
Rationalizing Sinful Behavior
No one likes having their sins pointed out. Our pride makes it easy to be tempted to defend ourselves in such situations. However, we must rise above this temptation and always be willing to deal honestly with the sin that is in our life.
Legends of the Churches of Christ
Even casual discussions with friends and loved ones who are outside of the churches of Christ can reveal a very strange mythology that has developed…
10 – With the Mouth Confession
Video Script: With the Mouth Confession (10)
While commissioning his disciples to go and preach His gospel, Jesus said, "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My…
God Dwells in the Confessor
Conjuring up the confidence to confess Christ before men prior to baptism is an important step unto salvation, but confession does not cease there. Instead, it becomes a daily obligation and blessing, the way in which the rest of the Christian’s life is defined and dedicated to God.
Queries and Explications: Public Confession of Sin
A public confession before the church may not always be the wise, prudent, or scriptural thing to do (Matt. 18:15). Each case must be individually determined. However, one may, at times, confess his sins before the church.