1. The “Fessions” of Christianity “Fess” – to admit to something

2. Confession “An avowal of belief in a particular faith…” (The American Heritage College Dictionary) Rom 10:8-15 – Mt. 16:15-17; Mt. 3:17; Mt. 17:5; 2 Peter 1:16-17;

3. Confession He is the Christ – Anointed, the Messiah (usually a consecrated person (king, priest…)) Heb. 12:2; 1:1-5, 8-9 Phil. 2:5-11 (Lk. 4:8)

4. Confession We confess our belief that Jesus died. – 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Heb. 9:15-18, 13-14, 10:26-31 We confess that He was raised from the dead. – 1 Cor. 15:1-4, Jn. 20:30-31; 1 Cor. 15:11-20

5. Profession An occupation or career…an occupation such as law that requires considerable training and specialized study. An act or instance of professing, a declaration. An avowal of faith or belief. (Ibid. (shortened))

6. Profession Rom 10:8-15, 1 Cor. 9:16-19, 23 Mt. 7:21-27 Mt. 25:34-46; Jms. 2:14-20; Jn. 13:34-35 Rom. 6:3-8

7. The Pro and Con 1 John 2:21-25 “…And this is the promise he has promised us – eternal life.”