Awmi Ephesians Bible Study

The concept that we must constantly confess our sins can be a misleading idea. Many people, including Christians, view forgiveness as something that God can do and continues to do, but not as something He has completed. This mindset can lead to a constant sense of guilt and shame in our relationship with the Lord. Romans 5:1 tells us that there is peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

It's impossible to keep every sin confessed, as we all struggle with weakness in our flesh (Romans 7:21-25). James 4:17 reveals that sin isn't just about doing wrong things, but also about not doing what we know is right. According to Romans 14:23 and 1 John 1:8, whatever is not of faith is sin.

Many Christians try to cope with the guilt of sin by constantly confessing their shortcomings. However, this approach is not good news, as it implies that all of us are destined for failure (Romans 3:23). Others believe that our eternal salvation is secure, but we can lose our fellowship with God if we sin.

Some strict interpretations suggest that we lose our salvation every time we sin until we confess it. The more common message is that sin breaks our relationship or fellowship with God. However, I'd like to propose a radical idea backed by the Word of God: Sin is no longer an issue with God once we are redeemed.

This statement may be shocking, but it's one that I believe can be supported by Scripture. As believers, we must recognize that our salvation is complete and that sin is no longer a barrier between us and God (Colossians 2:13-14). This understanding brings freedom from the constant need to confess our sins and allows us to live in peace with God, knowing that our salvation is secure (John 10:28-29).

Awmi ephesians bible study