Must Christians confess their sins to God?

I recall so long ago attending the church youth group and learning about the Christian’s assurance of forgiveness. We all had to learn this memory verse: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 Jn. 1:9).1 I was taught that … Continue reading Must Christians confess their sins to God?

What Does the Incarnation of the Son Have to Do with Our Reconciliation with God?

Lately I have been listening to an audio reading of the five Theological Orations of the Theologian Gregory Nazianzus. He was a fourth century early church father from the Cappadocian city of Nazianzus who served as the bishop of Constantinople. Not known for having perfect health or fine appearance, Gregory influenced the multitudes through eloquent … Continue reading What Does the Incarnation of the Son Have to Do with Our Reconciliation with God?