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Getting Rid of Guilt
I John 1:9
Ryan Heller
February 14, 2010
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
The 4 phases of guilt free living:
1) The Conviction Stage
If we confess our sins…
I John 1:9 (NIV)
Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went away, crying bitterly.
Matthew 26:75 (NLT)
When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse… Then Judas threw the money onto the floor of the Temple and went out and hanged himself.
Matthew 27:3-5 NLT)
2) The Confession Stage
If we confess our sins…
I John 1:9 (NIV)
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
Psalms 32:5 (NLT)
3) The Cancellation Stage
…he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins…
I John 1:9 (NIV)
“I–yes, I alone–am the one who blots out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.”
Isaiah 43:25 (NLT)
4) The Cleansing Stage
God makes us clean on the inside and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
But I was given mercy so that in me, the worst of all sinners, Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. His patience with me made me an example for those who would believe in him and have life forever. 1 Timothy 1:16 (NCV)
…without the shedding of the blood there is no forgiveness.
Hebrews 9:22 (NIV)