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What is Confession?

What is Confession?. The Greek root word is harmony —it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11). What is Confession?. The Greek root word is harmony —it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11)

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What is Confession?

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  1. What is Confession? • The Greek root word is harmony—it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11)

  2. What is Confession? • The Greek root word is harmony—it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11) • When we did a person injury, we confess to him in order to reconcile with that person (see Eph 2:16)

  3. What is Confession? • The Greek root word is harmony—it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11) • When we did a person injury, we confess to him in order to reconcile with that person (see Eph 2:16) • Confession is an act of humility

  4. What is Confession? • The Greek root word is harmony—it is the act to place one in harmony with others (see Phil 2:11) • When we did a person injury, we confess to him in order to reconcile with that person (see Eph 2:16) • Confession is an act of humility • There are at least 3 components in confession: • Acknowledgment • Sorrow • Repentance

  5. Acknowledgment • (see Luke 15:17) The younger son “came to himself”

  6. Acknowledgment • (see Luke 15:17) The younger son “came to himself” • Sin a kind of denial (1 John 8-10) This is why the perception of our sins must be changed

  7. Acknowledgment • (see Luke 15:17) The younger son “came to himself” • Sin a kind of denial (1 John 8-10) This is why the perception of our sins must be changed • Do you truly believe that you are a sinner?

  8. Acknowledgment • (see Luke 15:17) The younger son “came to himself” • Sin a kind of denial (1 John 8-10) This is why the perception of our sins must be changed • Do you truly believe that you are a sinner? • Ask yourself this: Why did I do what I do? What happened as a result of my sin?

  9. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart

  10. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart • (Luke 18:11-14) the tax collector did not just acknowledge his sins, but he truly felt sorry about it

  11. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart • (Luke 18:11-14) the tax collector did not just acknowledge his sins, but he truly felt sorry about it • True confession is not just an exchange of information; it also involves entering into God's pain over sins, which always leads to humility

  12. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart • (Luke 18:11-14) the tax collector did not just acknowledge his sins, but he truly felt sorry about it • True confession is not just an exchange of information; it also involves entering into God's pain over sins, which always leads to humility • (Psalm 147:3) God promises to heal our sorrow

  13. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart • (Luke 18:11-14) the tax collector did not just acknowledge his sins, but he truly felt sorry about it • True confession is not just an exchange of information; it also involves entering into God's pain over sins, which always leads to humility • (Psalm 147:3) God promises to heal our sorrow • Note!! self examination can easily become self-condemnation when there is no hope

  14. Sorrow • (read Psalms 51:17) broken spirit and contrite heart • (Luke 18:11-14) the tax collector did not just acknowledge his sins, but he truly felt sorry about it • True confession is not just an exchange of information; it also involves entering into God's pain over sins, which always leads to humility • (Psalm 147:3) God promises to heal our sorrow • Note!! self examination can easily become self-condemnation when there is no hope • End the sorrow with Thanksgiving

  15. Repentance • Repentance is a change of path (see Revelation 2:5)

  16. Repentance • Repentance is a change of path (see Revelation 2:5) • This is the cornerstone of our Gospel. It prepares our hearts for believing in God's plan of salvation

  17. Repentance • Repentance is a change of path (see Revelation 2:5) • This is the cornerstone of our Gospel. It prepares our hearts for believing in God's plan of salvation • Confession is not just a ticket to get to heaven, or a way to get out of a tight corner in a relationship; one must truly desire not to do the same thing again

  18. Repentance • Repentance is a change of path (see Revelation 2:5) • This is the cornerstone of our Gospel. It prepares our hearts for believing in God's plan of salvation • Confession is not just a ticket to get to heaven, or a way to get out of a tight corner in a relationship; one must truly desire not to do the same thing again • Only repentance can bring hope—since confession is not just naming what we have done in the past; it require a kind of promise for the future

  19. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9)

  20. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9) • When a man confesses his sins in the presence of a brother...

  21. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9) • When a man confesses his sins in the presence of a brother... • Sin is darkness, and now light appears in his heart

  22. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9) • When a man confesses his sins in the presence of a brother... • Sin is darkness, and now light appears in his heart • He is no longer alone with his sins

  23. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9) • When a man confesses his sins in the presence of a brother... • Sin is darkness, and now light appears in his heart • He is no longer alone with his sins • Accountability can now start

  24. Our Priesthood • Our ministry of priesthood involves making the sacrifice of prayers for the people around us (1 Peter 2:5-9) • When a man confesses his sins in the presence of a brother... • Sin is darkness, and now light appears in his heart • He is no longer alone with his sins • Accountability can now start • He can experience the presence of God in the reality of the ministry of the other person

  25. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16

  26. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16 • Confession is an act of humility (James 4:6-10)

  27. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16 • Confession is an act of humility (James 4:6-10) • Forgiveness is an act of grace (Eph 1:7)

  28. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16 • Confession is an act of humility (James 4:6-10) • Forgiveness is an act of grace (Eph 1:7) • Tears is an act of mercy (Luke 19:11)

  29. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16 • Confession is an act of humility (James 4:6-10) • Forgiveness is an act of grace (Eph 1:7) • Tears is an act of mercy (Luke 19:11) • Compassion is an act of love (Hos 11:9)

  30. Experience Healing • Read James 5:16 • Confession is an act of humility (James 4:6-10) • Forgiveness is an act of grace (Eph 1:7) • Tears is an act of mercy (Luke 19:11) • Compassion is an act of love (Hos 11:9) • One can spiritually and emotionally experience the healings through confession

  31. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9)

  32. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence

  33. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well

  34. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well • Don't try to pry out more details then are necessary

  35. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well • Don't try to pry out more details then are necessary • Don't give any counsel until permission is given

  36. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well • Don't try to pry out more details then are necessary • Don't give any counsel until permission is given • This apply to elders and parents as well

  37. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well • Don't try to pry out more details then are necessary • Don't give any counsel until permission is given • This apply to elders and parents as well • Pray with the person and pray for the person later

  38. Some points on Listening • Ask God for discernment (Philippians 1:9) • Don't betray a confidence • Discipline ourselves to be quiet and listen well • Don't try to pry out more details then are necessary • Don't give any counsel until permission is given • This apply to elders and parents as well • Pray with the person and pray for the person later • Thanksgiving is a MUST in closing

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