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\u2018If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us\u2019 (1 John 1:8). The question however comes up is not whether we have sinned, but what should we do afterwards. When faced with such a question we are flooded with a variety of responses from fellow Christians; like feel sorry, yield, fast, make restitution, confess the sin publicly, take a vow never to sin, and so on!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In circumstances such as this, we should resort to the Bible. John 1:9 says \u2013 \u2018If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins.\u2019 This is the Biblical answer! To receive forgiveness of a sin, we have to confess to God. That’s all! So, as soon as one becomes aware of a sin in his life, he should confess and he is immediately forgiven! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greek word used for “Confess” is \u2018HOMOLOGEO\u2019, and it means to acknowledge, to name, to cite. So, as soon as we NAME a sin to God, we are forgiven. The Greek word does not include the connotation of feeling sorry. It indicates that feeling sorry is not the BASIS of forgiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are forgiven on the basis of the fact that CHRIST has already paid the penalty of all our sins. To say that we will not be forgiven if we don’t feel sorry while confessing means that Christ’s work alone is NOT sufficient to pay the penalty. On the other hand, feeling sorry is a legitimate reaction towards our own sin. Again, the absence of repentance and a feeling of being sorry is a mark of non-growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a believer goes on towards maturity, he will feel more and more sorry for his sins. Apparently, there are many sins that we commit in ignorance. How can one confess a sin about which he is ignorant? The solution is given in the next sentence that says “and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.\u201d Unrighteousness refers to all our unknown sins. It means that when we confess a known sin, all the unknown sins are automatically forgiven. Sometimes we may be troubled by 1 John 3:9 which says, “Whosoever is born of God doeth not commit sin; … and he cannot sin …” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trouble arises due to the inadequacy of English rendering. In this passage the Greek verb “sin” represents a continuous action in present. So the correct rendering should be, “whosoever is born of God cannot continually sin [i.e. make a practice of sinning]; … and he cannot continually [i.e. as a practice] sin …” Now there should be no doubt! If you have read up to this point in spite of obstacles and objections, it must be clear to you that neither the sin nature is eradicated at the point of salvation, nor sinless perfection follows salvation. Make confessing a habit, but don’t forget that though this gives you liberty to live the Christian life, it is not a license to keep on sinning! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author: Dr. Johnson C Philip is Ph.D in Quantum Physics. His website is apologeticswiki.com<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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