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Is Confession of Sins a Biblical Practice?

Bible Questions & Answers

There is a difference between seeking a brother's help in overcoming a fault—a human weakness—and confessing sins of the past. Only God can forgive sin.

Admission of Sin

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

When people believe that God's law is no longer valid, they deceive themselves. Yet Scripture urges us to admit our sins, which contributes to our growth.

A Sin Unto Death

'Ready Answer' by Staff

I John 5:16 often raises questions about sin and its consequences. This verse is about more than appears on the surface, and holds out hope for backsliders.

Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?

'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins

It seems that some sins should be worse than others in God's eyes. Though all sin merits the death penalty, some sins carry greater consequences and penalties.

Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Six)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The proof that a person has truly made a change of heart appears when his life begins to show him doing what is right. Right living is the fruit of repentance.

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Godly?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Is Alcoholics Anonymous a godly organization? Does it use the methods God uses? Where should Christians go who have problems with alcohol?

Psalm 51 (Part Two): Psalm 51:1-4

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The phrase, 'a man after God's own heart' modifies God rather than David's carnal character. God chose David because He discerned a heart He could work with.

Setting Spiritual Goals

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Business advisors and self-help books recommend that we set goals and make plans to succeed in our endeavors. Why do we not do this to help us overcome sin?

Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Nothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.

Lamentations (Part Two; 1989)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jerusalem recounts her sins as a nation, depending on her own strength or on her lovers (political alliances) rather than upon God.

The Manifold Grace of God

Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God's calling us is just our initial taste of His grace. Grace is unmerited, but it is not unconditional. We have an obligation to respond to God.

Psalm 51 (Part Three): Psalm 51:5-12

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As physical filth repulses the senses, sin ought to repulse the spirit. David's repentance depicts total immersion in sin and the critical need for God's cleansing.

Out of the Abundance of Our Prayers

'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid

Jesus remarks that our lips tell the tale our hearts try to hide. Using this proverb as a foundation, what do our prayers tell God about us?

Our Walk Out of Darkness Into the Light

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

After we accept Christ's sacrifice, we desperately need to come out of sin, walking in light rather than darkness, having continuous fellowship with God.

What Every Christian Must Know

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

I John is a very encouraging epistle, giving us a testimonial of what God has done. It teaches that there are foundational things every Christian must know.

Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Sometimes God's sense of justice seems unusual or strange to us, giving us many questions to ponder about fairness. Justice and fairness are not identical.

Unresolved: The Way We Were

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

All unresolved—and that includes hidden—sins occupying the deep, dark recesses of our memory possess the ability to create a gap between us and God.

The Book of Joel (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

When Joel describes the devastating locust plagues, instead of promising a silver lining on a very black cloud, he says things are going to get intensely worse.

The Buck Stops Here

Article by David F. Maas

Do we tend to shirk responsibility by 'passing the buck'? Here is why we do this, and a solution for shouldering our responsibilities and growing in character.

Matthew (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.