Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Confession and Forgiveness

What instruction is given concerning confession of sin? BR-ASI9 53.9

“Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the Lord, and that person be guilty; then they shall confess their sin which they have done.” Numbers 5:6, 7. BR-ASI9 53.10

How futile is it to attempt to hide sin from God? BR-ASI9 53.11

“But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sins will find you out.” Numbers 32:23. “Thou hast set our iniquities before Thee, our secret sins in the light of Thy countenance.” Psalm 90:8. “All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” Hebrews 4:13. BR-ASI9 53.12

What promise is made to those who confess their sins? BR-ASI9 54.1

“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. BR-ASI9 54.2

What different results attend the covering and the confessing of sins? BR-ASI9 54.3

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13. BR-ASI9 54.4