1Jo 1:8 | MHM | STEP | Confession and Forgiveness. In this section, the apostle John explains that even true believers still have sin. He warns against denying this fact and shows why confessing sin is necessary. John also encourages believers by assuring them of God’s faithfulness to forgive and cleanse those who confess their sins. v. 8 : John warns, If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8 ). We must not fool ourselves by denying or excusing our sins. The more we recognize our sins, the more we will appreciate God’s forgiveness. The Christian life is a life of ongoing repentance and faith. Denying sin means we do not truly understand or live by the truth of the gospel.

‏ 1 John 1:8

Confession and Forgiveness.

In this section, the apostle John explains that even true believers still have sin. He warns against denying this fact and shows why confessing sin is necessary. John also encourages believers by assuring them of God’s faithfulness to forgive and cleanse those who confess their sins.

v. 8: John warns, If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8 ^a). We must not fool ourselves by denying or excusing our sins. The more we recognize our sins, the more we will appreciate God’s forgiveness. The Christian life is a life of ongoing repentance and faith. Denying sin means we do not truly understand or live by the truth of the gospel.