A Biblical Study of “Confession”

*NEW TESTAMENT CONFESSION

*CONFESSION

*Confession in the New Covenant is the Greek word “homologia”

*CONFESSION

*Confession in the New Covenant is the Greek word “homologia”

*This comes from two different words:

*CONFESSION

*Confession in the New Covenant is the Greek word “homologia”

*This comes from two different words:

*HOMO – meaning “the same”

*CONFESSION

*Confession in the New Covenant is the Greek word “homologia”

*This comes from two different words:

*HOMO – meaning “the same”

*LOGIA – meaning “words”

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. You must say what God says about Jesus

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. You must say what God says about Jesus2. You must say what God says about sin

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. You must say what God says about Jesus2. You must say what God says about sin3. You must say what God says about

blessings

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. SALVATION CONFESSION2. You must say what God says about sin3. You must say what God says about

blessings

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. SALVATION CONFESSION2. FREEDOM CONFESSION3. You must say what God says about

blessings

*THE SAME WORDS

*You - as a human on earth - must say the same words as God to see the power of God released on earth.

1. SALVATION CONFESSION2. FREEDOM CONFESSION3. VICTORY CONFESSION

*WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT JESUS

* 8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; * 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. * 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

*WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT JESUS

* 11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. * 12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. * 13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

*WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT JESUS

*The Bible says that Jesus is fully God (John 1.1)*The Bible says that Jesus is fully human (John 1.14)*The Bible says that Jesus died for our sins and rose again from the dead (1 Cor. 15.3-4)

*SALVATION

*Salvation: becoming born again (or being made righteous) by faith does not occur by:

*Feeling guilty*Telling God everything you have ever done wrong*Going to church*Turning from evil ways*Any work or religious act*Making Jesus “Lord”

*SALVATION

*To be saved:*You have to believe what God says about Jesus:*He is God*He is human*He died for our sins and rose again

*Then, you must say it out loud. If you say what God says you will be saved. At the moment you say it you become a new creation (2 Cor. 5.21)

*SALVATION

*Salvation is totally free.*Jesus paid the full price.

*All you have to do is agree that He paid the full price and say you agree He paid the full price. The moment you do you pass from death to life, from sin to righteousness and from shame to glory.

*SALVATION

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*SALVATION

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

* 6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: * 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the

light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. * 8If we say that we have no sin, we

deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. * 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and

just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

*FREEDOM

*This verse is written to believers, not unbelievers (1 John 2.1)

*This is referring to God cleansing our soul – this can be seen by the fact our spirits are totally clean.

*The love of God is totally unconditional, but you will not walk in that love, feel that love or enjoy that love if you continue to make dark choices.

*To enjoy freedom from sin in your soul, you need to confess your sin.

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

*To gain freedom from sin you do not have to:*Beg God to free you (He is on your side!)*Do any penance*Bargain with God*Pay any price (Jesus paid the price)

*FREEDOM

*To be cleansed from that sin, you have to confess it.

*FREEDOM

*To be cleansed from that sin, you have to confess it.

*This does not mean tell everyone or tell anyone.

*FREEDOM

*To be cleansed from that sin, you have to confess it.

*This does not mean tell everyone or tell anyone.

*This does not mean wail and moan about your sin.

*FREEDOM

*Confession means “to say the same as”

*To confess your sins means to say what God says about them!

*FREEDOM

*What Does God Say About Your Sin?

*FREEDOM

*What Does God Say About Your Sin?

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)

*FREEDOM

*What Does God Say About Your Sin?

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)2. That Sin Has Been Dealt With on the

Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)

*FREEDOM

*What Does God Say About Your Sin?

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)2. That Sin Has Been Dealt With on the

Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)3. That You Have Dominion Over Sin

(Romans 6.14)

*FREEDOM

*You Need To Say the Same!

*FREEDOM

*You Need To Say the Same!

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)

*FREEDOM

*You Need To Say the Same!

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)2. That Sin Has Been Dealt With on the

Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)

*FREEDOM

*You Need To Say the Same!

1. That Sin is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)2. That Sin Has Been Dealt With on the

Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)3. That You Have Dominion Over Sin

(Romans 6.14)

*FREEDOM

*An Example… Smoking

*FREEDOM

*An Example… Smoking

1. That Smoking is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)

*FREEDOM

*An Example… Smoking

1. That Smoking is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)

2. That Smoking Has Been Dealt With on the Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)

*FREEDOM

*An Example… Smoking

1. That Smoking is Sin (Romans 3.23, Isaiah 53.6)

2. That Smoking Has Been Dealt With on the Cross (Isaiah 53.4-6, 2 Cor. 5.17-21)

3. That You Have Dominion Over Smoking (Romans 6.14)

*FREEDOM

*If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1.5-9)

*Homologia here is in the simple, subjunctive tense.*Simple – you just need to do it once*Subjunctive – it is your choice to do it

*If you say what God says about your sins, God will forgive you and cleanse your mind and your habits from that sin.

*FREEDOM

*Forgive the Forgiven?

*The Greek word for forgiven (aphieme) is the same word as the word for to send away or to leave alone. It is also the word used for divorce.

*Matt. 4.11, 4.20, 4.22*Matt. 8.15, 8.22

9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

*FREEDOM

9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

*FREEDOM

9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say the same thing God says about our sins (do not excuse them, but focus on His redemptive work and the dominion we have over sin) then God is faithful and righteous to remove our sins from us, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness in our soul. (BCT)

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*VICTORY

*Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) (Hebrews 10.23)

*We must say the same as our faith, and faith comes by hearing the Word (Romans 10.17), so we must say the same as the Word.

*VICTORY

*Don’t say what you see.*Say what you want to see.

*Say God’s Word

*VICTORY

*If you are facing a problem:

1.Ask God for wisdom (James 1.5)2.Meditate God’s Word (Joshua

1.8)3.Speak the Desired Result God’s

Way

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

If you let it in yoursoul, it will affectyour body

*FREEDOM

SOULSPIRIT

BODY

If you speak the same as God, then it cannot harm you.

*FREEDOM

*Take no evil thought saying what shall we eat (Matt. 6)

*Do not let the pressure control your tongue, let your tongue control the pressure.

*Feed Your Faith and Doubt Your Doubts

*Say the same as God, you were made in His class.