Our confession is true when it aligns with what God has proclaimed; it is confirmed by the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.
A true confession of faith arises from the heart, as Romans 10 states that with the heart one believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Our assurance of a genuine confession lies not merely in our own understanding or works but in the acknowledgment that it is the Holy Spirit who produces faith in our hearts. The term 'confess' in the Bible means to say the same thing as God says about us, indicating that our beliefs must reflect His divine truths. Thus, a good confession is rooted in recognizing Jesus Christ as our only Savior and expressing that conviction sincerely and genuinely.
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