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How do we know that confession leads to forgiveness?

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Scripture assures us that when we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us.

The assurance of forgiveness upon confession is rooted in God's character as revealed in Scripture. According to 1 John 1:9, 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' This verse emphasizes that God's faithfulness and justice ensure forgiveness for those who genuinely confess. Additionally, Psalm 32:5 illustrates that David experienced forgiveness after confessing his transgressions, stating, 'I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.' Therefore, the certainty of forgiveness is based on God's promise to respond with mercy to sincere confession.
Scripture References: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5

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