1. Confession of Sin

2. Two most important words Both affect your relationship with God
For believers
For unbelievers
Two most important words
Both affect your relationship with God
“confess”
“Believe”

3. Definition of confession? To agree with; say the same thing
1 John 1:9
“Confess”
To agree with; say the same thing
Agree with what God says about what you thought or did
2. Be sorry for that sin and repent
3. Ask God to forgive you and help you not to do it again

4. Key verses on Confession of sin
1 John 1:9
Psalm 19:12
Psalm 32:5
Proverbs 28:13
Psalm 51:2
James 4:8
James 5:16a

5. How confession works 1. Agree that it was sin
2. Be sorry and repent of that sin
3. Ask God to forgive you and help you to not do it again

6. Two Types of Confession of Sin Unbelievers (Romans 10:9)
Your daily choice
A one-time event
Believers (1 John 1:9)
Unbelievers (Romans 10:9)

7. When Should You Confess Your Sin? To Whom do you confess your sin?
Immediately after you realize you have sinned
Regularly search your heart (Psalm 139:23,24)
To Whom do you confess your sin?
To God (Psalm 51:4)
To others whom
you sinned against (James 5:16a)

8. How to Confess Your Sin
1. Name your sin specifically: “Dear God I sinned by_____”
2. Express your sorrow and desire to turn from that sin (repent)
3. Ask for God’s forgiveness and help to not do it again.

9. The results of Confession
Forgiveness
Cleansing
 To remove; cancel; send away
 Restored to purity/holiness before God
Psalm 51:2,7
Psalm 103:12
Isaiah 38:17
Micah 7:19
Hebrews 10:17

10. unconfessed sin causes a loss of . . .
Psalm 51:12
1 John 1:6
1 John 1:7
1 John 2:3-5
Fellowship with God
Fellowship with saints
Assurance of Salvation
Joy
1 Cor. 3:1-4
Psalm 66:18
1 Cor. 9:24-27
Proverbs 28:13
Understand Scripture
Answered prayer
Ministry opportunities
Blessing
1 Cor. 11:30
1 John 5:16
1 Timothy 4:2
2 Cor. 5:10
Physical health
Physical life
Sensitivity to sin
Eternal reward