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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:
How do I know I am a real Christian? To find God without having to be "religious" I walked into a Religious Education classroom in a public school in Australia and with tongue-in-cheek wrote in large letters across the blackboard: "I hate religion" “Man, in this class, you'll get shot,” gasped one student in amazement. “But I’m sold on real Christianity,” I responded. “Well, what’s the difference?” several chorused. "Let me explain," I replied. Go to http://www.gospelcom.net/actsi/htbs1.htm **** to see the reast**** |
Bible Answer: and the following: I Corinthians 15:2 - faith saves Acts 4:12 - call on Jesus' name Titus 3:5 - saved through Jesus' mercy Psalms 18:6 - He hears our cries in distress Psalms 55:16 - be saved by calling upon the Lord Psalms 86:5 - God is ready to forgive those who call on Him Psalms 145:18 - God is near to those who call on Him Isaiah 55:3-7 But the above means nothing if you don't sincerely repent of your sins and ask to be made a new person. Confessions, claims, or requests not made in faith don't mean anything, for it is by faith and the confession of our sins that we are saved. Therefore, the short answer to your question is that one knows he is a "real" Christian when he sincerely asks Jesus into his heart. |