1 John 1:9 –

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just (NASB, righteous) and will forgive us our sins and cleanse (NIV, purify) us from all unrighteousness (NLT, wickedness).

Sermon outline:

1. Our condition (if/then)
2. The Ongoing Confession (ABC’s)
3. The Omnipotent Character (He is, He will)

Our condition is sinful, prideful, and fallen. The initial call to repentance (and salvation) is found in such texts as Romans 10:9-10.

Once saved, our legal position (being in Christ) does not change due to our sin, but our fellowship with God is affected.

See Romans 6:23, 8:1; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 15:3; Ephesians 1:5, 4:30; Hebrews 12:6,9,10; and Revelation 3:19.

See also 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Timothy 2:19; Hebrews 8:12.