Repentance and Confession: One Turn, Two Jobs
Repentance is a turn toward God. Confession is agreeing with Him about one specific sin. How the two fit together, and why 1 John 1:9 needs both, in that order.
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What Does It Mean to Confess? Agreement, Not Sorrow
The Greek word behind "confess" means to say the same thing. Confession is agreement with God, not a show of sorrow, and that changes how 1 John 1:9 and James 5:16 read.
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What Does Repentance Really Mean? Change of Mind or Sorrow?
A popular online preacher argues that repentance is simply a change of mind, already contained inside belief. He is right about the word. The trouble is what he builds on top of it.
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