1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
We were born dead in our trespasses and sins, estranged from God, and condemned to an eternity in hell. However, because of our faith in Christ Jesus, our Savior, all of our sins—past, present, and future—are forgiven, and we are set free from all unrighteousness. If Christ's work on the cross has already done all that is necessary to forgive us, why do we need to continuously confess our sins and ask for forgiveness? The forgiveness that God purchased for us through Christ's death and resurrection is the forgiveness of judgment and condemnation. It was immediately completed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Although the power of sin was broken at the cross, it still seeks to maintain authority in our lives, and when we sin, our Father grieves because He loves us so much that He refuses to leave us in our sinful state. When we confess our sins, He rejoices and is ready to restore us with His mercy and compassion. God's rage at your daily sins demonstrates His love for you. God desires to heal you, so He is making a promise to you and me today that we will no longer have to hide or carry the weight of our sins around with us. He is willing to forgive and cleanse us of it all.
Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.