Must We Confess Every Sin to be Forgiven?

Grosnick Marowbe View Post
1 John 1:9 states: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

At first glance, one might ascertain that means we need to confess each sin we commit in order to be forgiven of that particular sin. However, that contradicts the Scriptures that state, Christ died for the sins of all. He paid the price with His shed blood and that was a one time sacrifice...

Cc: @heir @john w @glorydaz 

Of which sin do you believe God is unaware? 2 Chron 16:9, 1 Pe 3:12, Mt 7:21-23

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Epoisses View Post
Very true! All of our sins have been forgiven 'in Christ' and we are seen by the Father as if we had never sinned...
 Originally Posted by Grosnick Marowbe View Post
Good post.

Do you happen to be a person who struggles with the same sin over and over? Five years, ten years, fifteen years later--same ol', same ol'? 2 Co 13:5, 2 Ti 3:5

patrick jane View Post
We are holy and blameless in God's eyes because of Jesus Christ...

All the holy and blameless people I know are voting for a child-killing serial adulterer.

patrick jane View Post
Trump Train?

Pr 8:36, Heb 13:4  

Samie View Post
Having believed in Christ, many in this forum correctly think they were forgiven on the cross...

The demons believe in Jesus--and so what. They're going to hell. Jas 2:19

Most of the threads around here from the 'almost Christians' read like this:

How much sin can I hold on to and still call myself a Christian?

I never speak with God about that one sin --and I'm going to heaven, right?

God's a pushover and a big ol' softie who's going to open the pearly gates at the last minute for me, isn't he? Jn 3:36 ESV

See:

What is the emerging / emergent church movement?

Grosnick Marowbe View Post
[Must We Confess Every Sin to Be Forgiven?]

No, hold back your favorites (Jn 3:19) and see how that works out for you (Lk 6:46).

See:

What is Cheap Grace?

chrysostom View Post
Must We Confess Every Sin to be Forgiven?

No.

Doesn't your brothel hear your sin so you can do it all over again on Friday? Re 17:5

See:

No Mediator

The Baptism Murders - The Godfather


patrick jane View Post
[Cheap grace] I like free grace.

"Take your eyes and your ears and your hands and your feet and your thoughts and your heart: Give them completely to Christ" - Billy Graham Mk 12:30

See:

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
[See:
What is Cheap Grace?] Obviously you don't know how to "Rightly Divide" the word...

Obviously you've got a sin that God ain't gettin'. Ro 8:13

"Not all of the bible is written to us but all of the bible is written for us." ~ J. Vernon McGee

James was speaking/pertaining to the scattered tribes of Israel. You're having difficulties with focus and comprehension today.

Ever notice how the challenge verses are never written for you? Is 29:13


How can we help you feel confident in your next thread? Jn 8:34

"Sometimes we must comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." ~ David Jeremiah

See:

How long did king Manasseh do evil in the sight of God...?

Are you here just to cause trouble or participate?

Your jesus doesn't exist (Hab 1:13).

SD doesn't seem to respect this thread and the Scripture used.

Not your perversion of it (Prov. 30:5, 6, Ga 5:9).
heir View Post
[Cc: @heir @john w @glorydaz Of which sin do you believe God is unaware?
2 Chron 16:9, 1 Pe 3:12, Mt 7:21-23] Of which sin do you believe God did not die for?...

strawman Eph 4:14
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
SD is having trouble making any sense?


Jesus loves you (Jn 3:16). Jesus is willing to save you (2 Pe 3:9). Repent (Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30). Believe (Mk 9:23).
heir View Post
[Cc: @heir @john w @glorydaz Of which sin do you believe God is unaware? 2 Chron 16:9, 1 Pe 3:12, Mt 7:21-23] Of which sin do you believe God did not die for?...] God knew about them all...

Before you've committed them? Sorry, Greek pagan (Ac 17:22). When you commit a sin (1 Jn 1:9), and you do (1 Jn 2:4) you'll need to bring it up one of these days to Almighty God. This is what we call a relationship.

See:

Does God Know Your Entire Future?
By Bob Enyart

Grosnick Marowbe View Post
[Clinging to sin 1 Jn 1:8] I had to report you for your nasty remark. You have no class pal.

You have no life pal (Acts 11:18, Ro 6:18-22, Eph 2:5).

"Truth is hate to those who hate the truth." ~ Bob Enyart Jn 14:6 

Bright Raven View Post
[Must We Confess Every Sin to be Forgiven?] Yes.
Quote Originally Posted by Samie View Post
Thanks. That's what I believe, too. I am just curious why GM can't directly answer with a Yes or No, as you easily did, brother.

Conviction must lead to conversion (Mt 27:5).  
Samie View Post
Salvation from sin is why Jesus came to earth for. If one is forgiven, then he is saved from sin...


They'll take the Savior part but not the Lord part (1 Co 1:18).
Samie View Post
You are misquoting BR, SD. I asked him if he believed all sins were forgiven on the cross, and he answered Yes. And that's what I believe, too, not that we must confess all sins to be forgiven.


We aren't even aware of all our sin until coming to faith (Lev. 4:2, Jn 16:12). It comes to the surface like pond scum. Better keep short accounts with God (Heb. 10:26).
Samie View Post
 If people are not aware of sin, then they are not to be held accountable. Think again, brother.

You are aware of your every offence toward God. You fully appreciate the exceeding sinfulness of your sin. Ro 7:13
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
Salvation is by God's Grace through our faith.


Mt 7:20, Jas 2:18


Many believe they do not need to repent.

See:

Will There Be a Total Apostasy of the Church? By J. Vernon McGee
Spockrates View Post
Serpentdove: Please tell me what you believe.

Ac 2:38, Lk 24:47

chrysostom View Post
She believes that you must listen to what the pope says.


A type of Jezebel. Too bad the Jews welcome him like a king (Da 11:14).

"Too bad." ~ Seth Brundle, The Fly

I bet he'll have you believe that he fulfills Is 2:3: For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

The real King is coming.

See:

The Millennium—What? Where? When? How? Who? By J. Vernon McGee

Grosnick Marowbe
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[Ac 2:38, Lk 24:47] That would make you a Member of the House of Israel...

Serpentdove --not a Jew (Mal 4:5-6).

Spockrates View Post
[Acts 2:38] I suppose the meaning of repent is ambiguous.

Bow to him now as Lord and Savior or later as Judge (Ro 14:11).
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
He was saying that we must be willing to admit we are sinners in order to start the process of becoming a member of the Body of Christ...
You claim to believe his word? How do you obey his word? Rom. 6:17
exminister View Post
So SD if on your last day you have sinned, just a little one, and just before you confess you are in a car accident and die will you be in hell?


If you claim a verse of scripture, be sure it belongs to you (2 Co 13:5, 1 Jn 3:14).

See:

What is the sea of forgetfulness?
exminister View Post
Playing dodge ball I see. Sorry that you do worry about dying before you confession that one last sin...

strawman Eph 4:14

If you claim a verse of scripture, be sure it belongs to you (Is. 44:22, 1 Jn 3:14).
exminister View Post
 Typical SD...You remind me of the current crop of politicians who can never answer a direct question.

ad hominem Eph 4:14

If you claim a verse of scripture, be sure it belongs to you (Mic. 7:19, 1 Jn 3:14).
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
There's only one baptism today in this Dispensation of Grace and that is when the Holy Spirit baptizes someone into the Body of Christ.


You claim to have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What do your fruits look like?

The works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries (Ga 5:19–21).

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Ga 5:22–23).
Spockrates View Post
So what is love? An emotion you feel, or an action you take?


An emotion that leads to action.

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails (1 Co 13:4–8). 
Spockrates View Post
Yes, so are you saying being kind, humble, polite, selfless, patient, hopeful and enduring are requirements of living after death?

You can't be: kind, humble, polite, selfless ... Ro 3:12
jamie View Post
Is repentance the basis for us working out our own salvation?

Repentance is not just turning from sin--it's turning toward Christ (Ps 27:4 ESV). The only work you can do--is believe (Ac 16:31).

As a reminder Jamie is number 18 on Satan, Inc. (TOL Heretics list) in "The 'Jesus is not God' people (Non-trinitarians) category.

Choleric View Post
...[W]e are told specifically what we are to turn from and to in order to be saved. It is from dead works toward God. Heb 6:1 and Acts 20:21.

If justification is of works then God owes us something--he owes us nothing (Eph 2:8-9).
chrysostom View Post
[Repentance] It is recognizing our sins, being sorry for them and a sincere attempt to avoid them in the future.


Most people think that repentance is merely not sinning anymore--doing better the next time. That's not repentance.

Repent of all your religion CathOlic (Jud 11).

See:

Religious Credits that Don’t Impress God, Part 2 by John MacArthur
exminister View Post
So SD if on your last day you have sinned, just a little one, and just before you confess you are in a car accident and die will you be in hell?

Grosnick Marowbe
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Good question for him.

exminister View Post
Ssssserpent Dove is afraid of this question.

Is the apostle Paul claiming here that he lives in his glorified, incorruptible body?

Concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless (Php 3:6b, emphasis mine).

I asked you the question not Paul?

SD is afraid of the question


I asked you what Paul meant by blameless.

Did he believe himself to be 100% blameless and without sin? 99%? 82%?

What did Paul believe about himself? When you answer this question correctly, you will be answering your question.

Queue jeopardy theme (right click, open).

The Jeopardy Theme is playing for you.  You don't answer a question with a question unless you are afraid of the question.  SD is afraid he will die before he confesses the last sin.

Paul's answer is my answer (Phil 3:12).

[I would answer like the apostle (Phil 3:12).] You think if you sin before you die[,]...you will be in hell. Got it.

strawman (Eph 4:14)

Afraid

Eph 4:14

See:

Tactics of the Left
Me asking you to answer a question is not a straw man or ad hominem attack.

I'm not here to teach you logic 101 (Eph 4:14).

Answering a question is being polite…

You’ve already answered my question for me (Eph 4:14). Proof please (Num. 13:30).

Understanding how salvation works…

1 Cor. 15:20, 23


He who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does (Jas 1:25, emphasis mine).

See:

Abide in Him
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
Unsaved man will be judged by their works, not their sins...


How much do you hate your own sin? Not so much?

See:

The Memory that Shuns Sin, Part 1 by John MacArthur


Too bad your God is your belly (Phil 3:19).

"Too bad." ~ Seth Brundle, The Fly

See:

Blessings and Curses R.C. Sproul

Get in my belly! ~ Fat Bastard, Austin Powers



Real conversion changes an individual.

See:

The Parable of the Sower R.C. Sproul
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
Meshak rejects Paul and his writings. Therefore, she cannot get saved at this point in her life.
heir View Post
Agreed as Paul's gospel is the only thing that will stablish her into the Body of Christ! Romans 16:25-26 KJV

Cc: @Grosnick Marowbe @heir @john w @glorydaz @exminister

Mt 15:14

Paul's gospel doesn't disagree with Peter's gospel...which doesn't disagree with James' gospel... The gospel is the bible from cover to cover (Eph 4:14, Mal 4:5).
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
You're wrong!


Eph 4:14 I thought you had me on ignore. John Wayne for an avatar?    Try Gumby.

Re 21:8

"Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once." ~ William Shakespeare

See:

How do you Picture Them?


Grosnick Marowbe View Post
Meshak seems to promote good works/deeds, so called obedience, and hatred towards The Apostle Paul...

Tell us all about your obedient walk (Eph 4:14).

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie (Re 22:14–15).

Related:

Lordship
Give Your Life to Jesus
How Many on TOL are Grace Gospel Believers?
Must We Confess Every Sin?


As a reminder Meshak is number 17 on Satan, Inc. (TOL Heretics list) in "The 'Jesus is not God' people (Non-trinitarians) category.
glorydaz View Post
[Paul's gospel doesn't disagree with Peter's gospel...which doesn't disagree with James' gospel... The gospel is the bible from cover to cover (
Eph 4:14, Mal 4:5). ] Oh, so all good news is the same..Good.  It was good news when I got over being sick.  It was good news when I won a million dollars.  It was good news when my daughter had a baby.  Yep, all good news. But, not the same good news.

What part of scripture is inconsistent? Eph 4:14

"...[I]t is so critical that we interpret Scripture carefully in order to understand it correctly. It is a rational process, not a mystical or whimsical one.

Is it a spiritual process? Absolutely. It starts with the understanding that Scripture is internally self-consistent. Therefore as we compare Scripture with Scripture, the clear parts explain the more difficult parts. The more we study, the more light is shed on our understanding. It is hard mental work, but it is spiritual work nonetheless..." Full text: The Truth Is Rational 1 Corinthians 2:14-16; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 4:23; 2 Timothy 1:7 by John MacArthur

See:

Inspired Scripture
glorydaz View Post
[What part of scripture is inconsistent?
Eph 4:14] So you haven't noticed how people use James to counter Paul, or John to counter Paul?

I've noticed people undermine the consistency of scripture (Eph 4:14). How does that answer the question?

[Is it a spiritual process? Absolutely. It starts with the understanding that Scripture is internally self-consistent. Therefore as we compare Scripture with Scripture, the clear parts explain the more difficult parts. The more we study, the more light is shed on our understanding. It is hard mental work, but it is spiritual work nonetheless..." Full text: The Truth Is Rational 1 Corinthians 2:14-16; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 4:23; 2 Timothy 1:7 by John MacArthur] So what's your point?

What part of scripture is inconsistent? Eph 4:14
glorydaz View Post
[What part of scripture is inconsistent? Eph 4:14 ] I guess it depends on what you mean by consistency. Why don't you actually say what you mean...
glorydaz View Post
...[Y]ou haven't noticed how people use James to counter Paul, or John to counter Paul?

How do James and John refute Paul or how does Paul refute James and John?

Do you bring an animal to the priest as the Jews did? Do you keep the Sabbath? To be consistent, you should be doing so.

I don't bring animals to church, no (Jn 19:30). When did God nail do not murder (Ex 20:13) do not commit adultery (Ex 20:14) or do not steal (Ex 20:15) to the cross?

Recommended reading:

The Plot (an overview of the Bible) by Bob Enyart
glorydaz View Post
[How do James and John refute Paul or how does Paul refute James and John? ] They don't...

Glorydaz: ...[Y]ou haven't noticed how people use James to counter Paul, or John to counter Paul?

SD: How do James and John refute Paul or how does Paul refute James and John?

Glorydaz: They don't...


[Mal 4:5-6 ] The quote you gave from revelation [sic] about obeying the commandments and eating from the tree of life give you away...

2 Co 13:5
glorydaz View Post
[Mal 4:-5-6 ] Nice try. Taking my words out of context is the worst kind of lying.

Eph 4:14

Take it up with Moses and Elijah (Mt 17:11).
glorydaz View Post
[Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie (
Re 22:14–15).] I don't "do his commandments"...

No argument here (Eph 4:14).

See:

Heretics, apostates and false disciples
Okay, I get it. You have nothing to say.

You're projecting again (Eph 4:14).
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
SD has nothing of any importance to add to any discussion...

Eph 4:14
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
I have him on ignore...

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means, what you think it means." ~ Inigo Montoya 1 Ti 6:3,4
serpentdove View Post
Tell us all about your obedient walk (Eph 4:14).


How many people hate you because of Jesus? 1 Pe 4:17–18
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
I see that SD is trying his best to communicate with me?...

You don't see anything. I'm on ignore remember partner? Eph 4:14



TOLers: How do you picture them?
Grosnick Marowbe View Post
PPS and SD share a common bond...


How would you know what I share? I'm on ignore, remember? Eph 4:14
Why do you use the same Scripture verse over and over again?

How would you know which scripture verse I quote? I'm on ignore, remember? Eph 4:14

[ Gossips about me with exminister in thread] People have reasons why they use repetitious words, sentences, phrases, etc....

You wouldn't know what words, sentences or phrases I use since you have me on ignore, remember? Eph 4:14

You're trying to cover up your pain with humor. That's pretty obvious.

You wouldn't know a thing about me since you have me on ignore, remember? Eph 4:14

See:

Walk in the Truth, Part Two by Alistair Begg

Grosnick Marowbe View Post
It looks as if this thread has gotten off the original track?

The passive voice is helpful when you're at fault (Eph 4:14). When you girls are finished gossiping, Lev 19:16 want to discuss confession of all sin? 1 Jn 2:4

“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” ~ Henry Thomas Buckle

TOLers: How do you picture them?


Following myths is easy (2 Pe 1:16). Following the truth take courage (Jn 14:6). If you have no testimony to give, it could be that you've never known him at all (Phil 3:10, 2 Co 13:5).

See:

Taking Ownership by Jeff Schwarzentraub

Partial obedience is disobedience (Re 3:2).

Jesus loves you (Jn 3:16). Jesus is willing to save you (2 Pe 3:9). Repent (Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30). Believe (Mk 9:23).

See:

Wake Me Up Jesus – B by James MacDonald


His way or the highway.

See:

The Luxuriant Vine by Michael Youssef


Did Jesus say to the loose woman: go and keep a hoeing around? Jn 8:11

See:

Got Freedom, Part 2 Michael Youssef


Confess your sins (1 Jn 1:9), touch no unclean thing, come out from among them (2 Co 6:17), etc. Turn from these vanities unto the living God (Ac 14:15a). 

Must We Confess Every Sin to be Forgiven?