Where does it say if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins?
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
What does God say about forgiveness of sins?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.”
What will happen if you confess your sin?
“If someone confesses an intention to commit a crime, the priest [likely will try to] dissuade the penitent from carrying out the crime, but he may not divulge what he is told during confession.” If a penitent draws another person into a revealed sin, “I cut off any ‘third-party’ discussions of any kind,” Savas adds.
Is faithful and just to forgive?
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” I John 1:9.
Are all sins forgiven after confession?
In order for the sacrament of Penance to be validly celebrated, the penitent must confess all mortal sins. If the penitent forget to confess a mortal sin in Confession, the sacrament is valid and their sins are forgiven, but he must tell the mortal sin in the next Confession if it again comes to his mind.
When we confess our sins he is faithful?
American King James Version. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. American Standard Version. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
What does the Bible say about faithful to forgive them?
1 John 1:9-10 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. Mark 11:25-26 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them , so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” 26 Colossians 3:13 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the LORD forgave you. Matthew 6:14-15 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 18:21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “LORD, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Luke 6:37 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive , and you will be forgiven. Luke 17:3-4 3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them .”
Can God ever refuse to forgive?
If God refused to forgive even one sin, then for those who had committed that sin he would be the author of eternal damnation. But God refuses grace to none and offers it to all. Many, however, refuse him. People are the authors of their own damnation when they refuse to repudiate Satan, repent of their sins, and obey God.
Is Jesus able to forgive?
Matthew 9:1-8 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!” 4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 7 Then the man got up and went home. 8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.