Confession....................
Confession.................
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mrerdmann
Aug. 8, 2020
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49. What is Confession?Luther's Small Catechism
Confession
Confession has two parts. First, that we confess our sins, and second, that we receive absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God Himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven.
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50. What sins should we confess?Luther's Small Catechism
Confession
Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even those we are not aware of, as we do in the Lord’s Prayer; but before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our hearts.
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51. Which are these?Luther's Small Catechism
Confession
Consider your place in life according to the Ten Commandments: Are you a father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, or worker? Have you been disobedient, unfaithful, or lazy? Have you been hot-tempered, rude, or quarrelsome? Have you hurt someone by your words or deeds? Have you stolen, been negligent, wasted anything, or done any harm?
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Psalm 19:12ESV
Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Psalm 19:12 -
Psalm 32:5ESV
I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Psalm 32:5 -
Psalm 51:1ESV
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Psalm 51:1