1. CONFESSION

2. DEFINED Acknowledgment; avowal; admission Acknowledgment; avowal; admission Acknowledgment of sin or sinfulness Acknowledgment of sin or sinfulness

3. Confessing Sin Psalm 51: 1-19 Psalm 51: 1-19 1. An appeal to our heavenly Father 1-2 1. An appeal to our heavenly Father 1-2 2. Acknowledgment of sin 3-4 2. Acknowledgment of sin 3-4 3. Our situation and what God wants 5-6 3. Our situation and what God wants 5-6 4. Renewal and restoration 7-12 4. Renewal and restoration 7-12 5. Resolving to serve faithfully 13-17 5. Resolving to serve faithfully 13-17 6. A prayer that God’s purpose is fulfilled 18-19 6. A prayer that God’s purpose is fulfilled 18-19

4. Confessing Sin (continued) Daniel 9: 1-19 – Did Daniel say “if we have sinned”? Daniel 9: 1-19 – Did Daniel say “if we have sinned”? Romans 3:23 Romans 3:23 An acknowledgment that sin exists An acknowledgment that sin exists Proverbs 28:13 Proverbs 28:13 1 John 1:8 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:8 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness”

5. The Good Confession Confess Jesus as Lord – to acknowledge, normally done with the mouth Confess Jesus as Lord – to acknowledge, normally done with the mouth To confess Jesus as Lord necessary for our salvation – Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37; 1 Tim 6:12 To confess Jesus as Lord necessary for our salvation – Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37; 1 Tim 6:12 That confession cost Jesus His life – Mk 14: 61-62; John 19:7 That confession cost Jesus His life – Mk 14: 61-62; John 19:7 Peter made a good confession, which Jesus declared to be the rock upon which the church is built – Matt 16: 16-18 Peter made a good confession, which Jesus declared to be the rock upon which the church is built – Matt 16: 16-18 Matt 3:16-17 – God made declaration of it Matt 3:16-17 – God made declaration of it Matt 17:5 – at the Transfiguration Matt 17:5 – at the Transfiguration Phil 2:11- that all men will make Phil 2:11- that all men will make

6. Both meanings of the word “confession” have a deep significance to everyone. To those who become a Christian, it’s a declaration of faith in Jesus as the Christ, and that same confession should be made throughout one’s life. Also,to a Christian it’s an acknowledgment that one sins. That individual then, with a penitent heart, asks for forgiveness of those transgressions, and we are deeply grateful that the Lord said He will forgive.