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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: Yes ... We still need to ask for forgiveness. Look at the context. Verse 8 says if WE say we are without sin, WE decieve ourselves and the truth is not in US. Verse 10 says we make Him out to be a liar. Chapter 2 carries on the thought that started in verse 6. David knew sin was a barrier to his relationship with God (Psa 51). Also read Psa. 143:1, Jer. 31:34, Zec. 8:8, Mic. 7:18-20, Heb. 10:22-23 ... and Mat. 6:12, 14-15. While He forgave all our the first time we confess our sins, which is for salvation, sin is a barrier to fellowship. I have forgiven people, like Stephen did, even before they ask. But, they still must ask for forgiveness to restore the relationship. Steve |