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Leviticus 26:40-42
If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; …

1 Kings 8:47
Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;

2 Chronicles 6:37,38
Yetif they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; …

he is.

Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD thy God, heis God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

Lamentations 3:23
They are new every morning: greatis thy faithfulness.

1 Corinthians 1:9
Godis faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

just.

Isaiah 45:21
Tell ye, and bringthem near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time?who hath told it from that time?have not I the LORD? andthere is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour;there is none beside me.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: heis just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Romans 3:26
To declare,I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

and to.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Psalm 19:12
Who can understandhis errors? cleanse thou me from secretfaults.

Psalm 51:2
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

He is faithful and just
God's faithfulness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting His unwavering commitment to His promises (Deuteronomy 7:9;1 Corinthians 1:9). His justice ensures that He acts in accordance with His righteous nature. The combination of faithfulness and justice assures believers that God will respond to confession with forgiveness, as He has promised through the covenant established by Jesus' sacrifice (Hebrews 10:23). This phrase underscores God's reliability and moral integrity, assuring believers that He will not overlook sin but will address it in a manner consistent with His character.

to forgive us our sins
Forgiveness is a central tenet of the Christian faith, made possible through the atoning work of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7). In the Old Testament, forgiveness was often associated with the sacrificial system, which foreshadowed Christ's ultimate sacrifice (Leviticus 16:30). The New Testament reveals that through Jesus' death and resurrection, believers receive complete forgiveness, liberating them from the penalty of sin (Colossians 2:13-14). This forgiveness restores the believer's relationship with God, allowing for spiritual renewal and growth.

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
Cleansing from unrighteousness goes beyond forgiveness, involving a purification process that transforms the believer's life. This concept is rooted in the purification rituals of the Old Testament (Psalm 51:7) and is fulfilled in Christ, who purifies believers through His blood (Hebrews 9:14). The cleansing process is ongoing, as believers are continually sanctified by the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's redemptive work, which not only forgives but also purifies, enabling believers to live in righteousness and holiness.

– Confession means agreeing with God about the reality and guilt of our wrongdoing.

– It is more than a vague apology; it is naming the sin and turning from it.

– Scripture links confession with mercy: “He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy” (Proverbs 28:13).

– David illustrates this honesty: “I acknowledged my sin to You… and You forgave the guilt of my sin” (Psalm 32:5).

– Confession keeps fellowship with the Lord open, much like the continual “walk in the light” described just two verses earlier (1 John 1:7).

– God’s response is anchored in His character, not our performance.

– “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases… great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

– Paul echoes this: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with His Son” (1 Corinthians 1:9).

– Because His nature is unchanging (James 1:17), we can confess with confidence, knowing He will act consistently every time.

– Forgiveness is not a sentimental overlook; it is legally right because Christ paid the penalty.

– At the cross “God presented Christ as a propitiation… to demonstrate His righteousness… so that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Romans 3:25-26).

– Isaiah foresaw it: “The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).

– Justice satisfied means forgiveness is forever secure; God will never demand payment twice for the same sin.

– Forgiveness removes guilt; cleansing removes the defilement sin leaves behind.

– “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

– Old Testament worshippers longed for this inner washing: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin” (Psalm 51:2).

– Through Christ, that longing is fulfilled: “Our hearts [are] sprinkled clean from an evil conscience” (Hebrews 10:22).

– Note the scope: all unrighteousness—nothing is left unaddressed.

1 John 1:9 assures believers that honest confession meets a God who is unfailingly faithful and perfectly just. Because Jesus satisfied divine justice, God freely forgives and thoroughly cleanses every confessed sin, restoring full fellowship and leaving no stain behind.