• Hebrews 11:13
  • Hebrews 4:14
  • Confession of Christ
    • Romans 10:9-10
      • Romans 10:3-11
    • Acts 8:35-38
    • John 9:22; 12:42-43 – Many were afraid to confess Jesus because of the Pharisees.
    • I John 2:22
    • I John 4:2
    • Confessing Christ as Lord is absolutely necessary for salvation.
  • Confession of sins
    • Acts 19:18-19
    • I John 1:6-10
    • Psalms 32:1-5
    • James 5:13-16
    • We do not read about confessing sins to a priest.
    • A public confession does not substitute for repentance.
    • The appropriateness of a public confession is determined by circumstances.
      • Luke 17:3-4
    • Saying the same thing as Christ
      • Matthew 10:32-33
      • Matthew 10:7, 19, 27 – Jesus encourages them to spread the gospel.
      • Matthew 7:21-23
      • If you are living your life and failing to tell others about Jesus, you are denying Jesus!
      • Mark 8:38
      • Philippians 2:10-11