King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Confession
CategoryTheological Term / Spiritual Practice
Modern Equivalentacknowledging sin to God; publicly affirming one's faith in Christ.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionIn the KJV, confession carries two closely related meanings: (1) the acknowledgment and admission of sin before God, which leads to forgiveness; and (2) the public declaration or affirmation of faith in Christ. Both aspects are essential to the Christian life.
Key Verses"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9); "That 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." (Romans 10:9)