Confession and Absolution What does God teach us about confession and absolution?

Question 1 What are the two parts of confession?

Psalm 32:5 Luke 15:17-24 Psalm 19:12 Key Point 1 Psalm 51:5 Ephesians 4:25-28 Romans 6:23a Isaiah 59:2 Key Point 2 Luke 24:46-47 Key Point 3 urges us to confess sinful from birth separated us from God deserve death through a pastor in private confession through a fellow Christian in private confession 1 John 1:9 thoughts words actions Psalm 32:5 at public worship in his Word Psalm 32:5b Psalm 38:4 2 Timothy 4:2 James 5:16 assures us of his forgiveness (absolution) Luther Quote

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Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Luke 15:17-24 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” “This son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”

Key Point 1 The two parts of _________ are that we ______ our ____ and then receive God’s _________ of unconditional __________. confession confess sins assurance forgiveness

Question 2 What does God want us to say when we confess our sins?

Psalm 19:12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

Ephesians 4:25-28 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. "In your anger do not sin“. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

Psalm 32:5b I said,"I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

For the wages of sin is death, Romans 6:23a

Key Point 2 God wants us to _______ that we are _____ for all our ___ and that we _______ nothing from him but __________. confess sorry sins deserve punishment

Question 3 How do we receive the assurance that we are forgiven (absolution)?

Luke 24:46-47 He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 38:4 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear.

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-- with great patience and careful instruction.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Key Point 3 We receive the _________ that we are _______ through God’s _____, a _____, or a fellow _______. assurance forgiven Word pastor Christian

What I’ve Learned God urges me to confess that I am a sinner and assures me that I am forgiven.

“For the present this is enough concerning the Creed to lay a foundation for the common people without overburdening them. After they understand the substance of it, they may on their own initiative learn more, relating to these teachings of the Catechism all that they learn in the Scriptures, and thus advance and grow richer in understanding. For as long as we live we shall have enough to preach and learn on the subject of faith.” - Martin Luther’s Large Catechism (The Creed)

Confession of Sins “Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity”

Confession of Sins cont’d “But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray; Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Words of Absolution “God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.”