Episode If We Confess...
Why is it so important and life-changing to confess our sin to God? Join us and discover how confession can impact the way we live day to day and from here to eternity.
Chapter 1
When you do something wrong, do you generally A) admit it and come clean or B) try to hide it and keep it a secret? If you said B), you’re not alone. And you’re going to want to hear the Discover the Word team talk about what it means to confess and why it’s so good for us. They’re studying 1 John 1:9 in their series “If We Confess . . .”
Chapter 2
What is sin? How would you define what that is? Well, in this Discover the Word conversation, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry are going to wrestle with that important question in their “If We Confess . . .” series. Grab your seat at the table and discover the role confession plays in our Christian life.
Chapter 3
When you go to God with your sin, how do you picture His face? Well, in this edition of Discover the Word, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry share their responses to that question as they continue their “If We Confess . . .” series. You won’t want to miss this important conversation that will help you discover why how we picture God responding to us when we’ve messed up could be significant in shaping how we think about confession.
Chapter 4
If you’ve been struggling with the weight of guilt or shame over something you’ve done, you’re going to want to grab your seat at the table and join the Discover the Word team as they talk about what it feels like to be forgiven. Join them for another conversation in their “If We Confess . . .” series and discover the freedom we can experience through God’s forgiveness.
Chapter 5
What comes to mind when you hear the words “squeaky clean”? Well, in this Discover the Word conversation, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry wrap up their “If We Confess . . .” series. Join them and discover how God’s cleansing power enables us to be the person He created us to be in our relationships with Him and with everybody else.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
It may be one of the most well-known verses on confession and forgiveness in all of Scripture, but what does 1 John 1:9 mean? And how can it impact the way you live both day to day and from here to eternity? As you consider this Bible verse phrase by phrase, may this crucial statement penned by Jesus’ disciple, John, become a reality to you. 1. If we confess . . . 2. . . . . our sin . . . 3. . . . He is faithful and just . . . 4. . . . and will forgive our sin . . . 5. . . .and purify (cleanse) us from all unrighteousness.
How does exploring the meaning of this life-changing Bible verse help you discover God’s immeasurable love and mercy for you?
What could your next step toward learning more and receiving God’s forgiveness look like?
Reflect
- Why is fellowship with God and others, which is mentioned in 1 John 1:1–4, so special and vital?
- Based on 1 John 1:5–7, why are believers called to walk in the light?
- According to 1 John 1:8–10, how does God respond when we confess our sin to Him?
- How does Jesus help us when we sin, according to 1 John 2:1–2?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that if I confess my sin to You, You are faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me. Please help me not to sin. And when I do sin, please help me to be quick to confess it to You and quick to receive Your forgiveness.”
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