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NASB | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. |
Bible Question: Is 1 John 1:9 applicable to Christians? Or is it addressing those in 1 John 1:8? Are Christians forgiven by Christ's blood at the cross shed 2000 years ago or by just asking for forgiveness now? Did Jesus forgive all our sins at the cross or does He only give the ones we confess to Him? |
Bible Answer: Lifer, Your question has plagued Christians for a long time. It will undoubtedly receive much attention. (I hope) Let's start with the conclusion. As Christians, we are either forgiven for all sins or for only some sins. If "all" sins, then would our asking for forgiveness imply we do not believe we are forgiven and if only "some" sins, then are we still under the condemnation of God for "unforgiven" sin? And, if we die before we confess and ask if God will forgive us for at least one sin that might have been either overlooked or ignored or forgotten, would we still spend eternity as one who has been washed clean by the blood of the Lamb? What do you think? Sam Hughey |