MARY - #2
Frank Ottati
"Your sins are forgiven
. Go in peace."
Luke 7:41-50
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
WHAT IS CONFESSION?
It is telling God the secrets of your heart
It is opening your heart to God your falls and asking Him to help you
not to fall again
If you do, we have a lawyer, 1 John 2:1
In confession we don't tell God what He doesn't know but it help us
to unburden the guilt of our sins at Jesus' feet.
HOW TO CONFESS YOUR SINS
To God, Luke 7:47,48
To others, James 5:16
"Every day I die" 1 Chor. 15:31
Be specific, Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, p. 639
The just fall but he rise up, (by God's hand) Prov. 24:16
RESULTS OF CONFESSION
You will be forgiven, 1 John 1:9
Your will be a forgiver, Matthew 18:32,33
You will have mercy, Prov. 28:13
You will be a giver, Luke 7:37,38
You will have peace, Luke 7:50
CHALLENGE: To confess unto others
"If pride and selfishness were laid aside, five minutes would remove
most difficulty." Early Writing p. 119.