Confession Episodes

“The consideration of these things has long engaged me to attend to this matter, with the utmost diligence and care, and exactness of search and inquiry, that I have been capable of. It is a subject on which my mind has been peculiarly intent, ever since I first entered on the study of divinity. But as to the success of my inquiries it must be left to the judgment of the reader of the following treatise.” We know by the mercies of our Savior, Jesus, who is the Christ, our sins are forgiven at t...

The Puritans used the term "secret" counsel of God and "secret" prayer, in other words, truths hidden or dimly acknowledged by fallen humanity. The confession on the redeemed has a secret blessing… David and Peter illustrate to us: Luke 7:47 “For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Our love for God increases exponentially as we are mindful of the miry clay of sin we have been redeemed from....

The Bible says Jesus is not ashamed to call us brethren. When we confess with David, “My sin is ever before me!” We may wonder how Holy God, the Word of truth, is not ashamed to call us brethren? Hebrews 2 lets us know why, and when we learn the reason, our joy and confidence will be made full. Thank You, Jesus, our knowledge of the excellent work Thou hast begun in our souls, bolsters our faith, that You will finish it. In Thy mercies, Sweet Lord Jesus Christ, are over all our lives, and we ...

Confession is commanded. Confession is natural for the redeemed of Jesus Christ. And, actually, confession is good for our minds, bodies and souls. Critical ia confession.