Original collection
Confession of Sin The admission that one has sinned, whether one does it privately or publicly. The Christian confesses his sin and prays that God will forgive him (Jas 5:15,16; 1 Jn 1:9). Along with repentance and prayer (Acts 8:20-24), this is what the Christian (who has received his initial forgiveness in baptism) does in order to maintain his relationship with the Lord.
Key KJV Scriptures:
Acts 8:20-24; James 5:16; 1 John 1:7-9; Proverbs 28:13
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
10 indexed verses · Showing 1–10. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Acts 8:20 (KJV)
But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Acts 8:21 (KJV)
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Acts 8:22 (KJV)
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 8:23 (KJV)
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
Acts 8:24 (KJV)
Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
James 5:16 (KJV)
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
1 John 1:7 (KJV)
But 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.
1 John 1:8 (KJV)
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
1 John 1:9 (KJV)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.